動画・写真2014 Photo and Video Messages

Nijiiro Diversity is Japan’s first non-profit organization for promoting LGBT equality in the workplace. Although it was formed just 2 years ago, its activities have already picked up momentum with a considerable track record in influencing Japan’s corporate dynamics. To learn more about their missions and activities, please go see their English website: http://www.nijiirodiversity.jp/english-home/about-us/

Junko Mitsuhashi, a historian of sex, gender and culture of sexuality, says, "It takes time to search, examine and finally find your own sexuality. This is my 59th summer and it's been 7 years since I transitioned. This is how I feel most comfortable about myself and about my gender and sexuality."

It reads: "Life without kisses is like the earth without flowers... Once there was no flower on earth for there was not a bee nor a butterfly. I want to be a bee, I want to be a butterfly. The way how the green lands were in an instant covered by flowers of all colors, I want to bring kisses and hugs to my country."

It reads: What…got a problem? This looks "unhealthy" to you? It's up to your subjectivity.

"I would say… it was after learning about my HIV status that I finally and truly gained sexual freedom. With all my heart, considering the degree and extent of the seriousness, I kept thinking about sex and sexuality: What is sex anyway? That experience allowed me to accept the joy of sex, the fun, and even the loneliness and the risk that can come from it."　

Dr. Kunio Kitamura's message for WSHD is "Happy Sex!" Why? You can read his interview with Antón Cu, the Chair of Youth Initiative WAS (World Association for Sexual Health) at the following link:http://www.sexualobserver.com/japan-less-in-interest-in-sex-and-lower-fertility-rates-a-talk-with-dr-kunio-kitamura.htm

It reads: Having lived as a Transgender person, there were times when things got difficult and painful. I have cried and I had joy. There were times I was happy and laughed hard. I've had countless good encounters. So all in all, I can, maybe, surprisingly say this life has not been so bad. (^^)

It reads (the second half of his text): What I would hope for the society and for myself is to accept and respect that we are each living our own queer sexuality, queer in our own way...