Edges of the Rainbow: LGBTQ Japan

Exploring the personal and public lives of a gay Episcopalian priest, a young lesbian couple who’ve been accepted by their family, a famous civil rights activist and pop idol, an intersex author, and more, this important volume provides a unique glimpse into a diverse Japan. Praise for Edges of the Rainbow:"The exquisite humanity in this book transcends all geographical and cultural difference to show us what is universal in ourselves, and germane to place. Their pride makes us all proud."Gon Matsunaka, producer of Out in Japan"The vibrant individuality, diversity, and universality of the LGBTQ lives we encounter in Edges of the Rainbow

Marvelous book! I thoroughly enjoyed this new photography book by Michel Delsol whose trenchant portraits of LGBTQ lives in Japan finds the extraordinary in the ordinary with a remarkable collection of gender expressions. It is photographed with a sensitivity and visual poetry that is both surprising and heartbreakingly beautiful. The text, telling the interesting stories of these people, is superbly written and very engaging.. brimming with joy and humor Amazon Customer Whatever challenges the LGBTQ community may have faced and continues to face in Japan, this book is a visual celebration, brimming with joy and humor. Michel & Haruku have given us a series of vivid portraits which illustrate how self-acceptance creates its own climate of tolerance, confidence and love.

Even as some religious and warrior orders have a long and recognized tradition of same-sex love, to be considered different, to be the nail that sticks out,” makes coming out difficult.Despite the conservative strain within Japanese society that encourages the LGBTQ community to remain unseen, a welcome change is happening on the ground. In a set of more than 150 color and black-and-white photographs, acclaimed photographer Michel Delsol and journalist Haruku Shinozaki have brought together a fascinating group of individuals to create an unforgettable and uplifting look at a proud and resilient community on the margins of Japanese society.Edges of the Rainbow was designed by Emerson, Wajdowicz Studios (EWS).. PAPERBACK ORIGINAL An intimate photographic glimpse into the queer world behind the closed doors of modern Japanese