[Ningyou]

The "T" is not for "Transvestite" it's for "Transgendered."

But they have a annual gay pride festival just like most places do.

BUT! He's what I've read:

1: "Homosexuality is legal without constrictions of age of consent.
2: "Japan has adopted many beliefs and practices of Western Culture, leading them to more social acceptance of homosexuals.
3: "There are currently no laws prohibiting or approving of homosexuality, protection of LGBT people in the workforce, or marriage."
4: "There is no legal recognition of same sex relationships."
5: "In terms of transgender issues, the Japan's Health and Welfare Ministry modified its policy in 1998 to allow doctors in Japan to perform gender-reassignment surgeries even to minors if the parents consent."

That's all from Wikipedia though, so it may or may not be accurate. I'm part of the LGBT community, so I've looked this up before though.

Sort of always comes back to "Don't ask, don't tell."

But there is a pride festival and gay bars and surgery for transgendered people in Japan. And there isn't really much about gay bashing. So I'd say yay! :]