LGBT-Ally Project 2026 Held in Shibuya

Out Japan Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Kazuaki Yanase), a company providing training, consulting, and marketing on LGBTQ+ issues, has been conducting the LGBT-Ally Project 2026 with ally companies since 2017.

On June 7, coinciding with the 'Tokyo Pride Parade 2026,' various activities were held at Shibuya Castle (Shibuya, Tokyo), including corporate panel exhibitions, film screenings of titles such as 'Hibi, Hiyori,' on-site parade cheering, and distribution of rainbow goods. The exhibition 'We Also Want to Be a Happy Couple' was co-hosted for the second consecutive year.

- Corporate Panel Exhibition Panels from participating companies in the LGBT-Ally Project 2026 were displayed, along with distribution of ally merchandise.

- 'We Also Want to Be a Happy Couple' Exhibition (co-hosted) Co-organized with the nonprofit organization Colorful Blankets.

- Film Screenings Screenings of 'Veils,' 'Kazoku no Kyori,' and 'Hibi, Hiyori' were held.

- Parade Support Cheering activities were conducted for participants of the Tokyo Pride Parade.

- Video Recap of Parade Support Activities

The venue was moved from Yoyogi Park (last year’s location) to Shibuya Castle, enabling greater interaction among participating companies in the project.

- Video Recap of June 7 Events

- Special Website for LGBT-Ally Project 2026 Launched The dedicated website showcases participating companies’ initiatives on LGBTQ+ inclusion. https://www.outjapan.co.jp/service/ally_project/

- Ongoing Participation in LGBT-Ally Project 2026 is Welcome Upcoming events include:

- July 9: Regular Session #4 – 'Tokyo Pride Recap' and 'PRIDE Metrics' ※ Regular sessions are held every 2–3 months.

- August 8: LGBT-Ally Project Film Festival @ Online

- October 10–11: Rainbow Festa (Osaka) – Exhibition and Parade Participation

- October 17–18: Kyushu Rainbow Pride – Exhibition and Parade Participation

- December: Year-End Networking Event

Companies interested in joining can contact [email protected].

Video recordings of project orientation sessions are available on the website.

- Participation in Nagoya Rainbow Pride Out Japan also participated in Nagoya Rainbow Pride on May 16, operating a project booth and joining the parade.

- Highlights from Nagoya Rainbow Pride

Additional Seminars and Events

- Starbucks and the 'Rainbow School Project' Free Outreach Lessons Out Japan has partnered with Starbucks Coffee Japan Co., Ltd. to launch the 'Rainbow School Project,' offering free diversity-focused outreach lessons at elementary schools. Starbucks partners (employees), together with professional instructors, deliver these sessions. Elementary schools interested in hosting the program are encouraged to apply.

▽ For more details: https://www.outjapan.co.jp/event/2025/2157.html