r/lgbtqjapan

Any advice on handling gendered dorms? I am a trans man studying abroad in Japan for a year this upcoming fall, and international exchange students are required to live on-campus in strictly gendered dormitories.

My sex marker on my documents are all Male, but as a rather busty pre-op guy, I rarely pass as cis in prolonged close-quarters living situations. Is it worth disclosing this status to university housing? There are communal dorms and individual dorms, however students do not get to choose selection.

Not looking to draw undue attention, but also not looking to make life harder than it has to be….

I‘m a queer guy from Europe looking to find other queer people in Osaka and Kyoto. I speak Japanese, English and German so feel free to talk to me in any of these languages :) As for friends anyone is welcome! Especially people who like to go out in bars or like to do stuff. I‘m also open for dating (specifically men) just hit me up for my info!

Hello! I (32F) just moved to Tokyo and I'm trying to make friends with people who speak Japanese so I can learn the language and also feel less lonely. I moved here with my SO but they work a lot and have their own social circle here that they'd like to keep separate. I really want to connect with people but am finding it difficult. I only speak English and have trouble approaching people and also maybe give off a "do not approach" vibe but I'd love to find people to go to cafes or the park with. DM me if interested Also I just joined reddit for this post as an act of desperation that's why my account is bare

Hello, how hard or easy is it to start HRT as a trans woman in Tokyo? I've heard that there's a few informed consent clinics but does it work like in America where you walk in and are able to get a prescription decently fast? Should I expect any other hoops or troubles? Ty!