Updated 02 Dec 2020
Sexual orientation remains a taboo subject in schools, leaving students in the dark An interview with Shigeyoshi Suzuki, 39, a public elementary school teacher in Tokyo who is an advocate for LGBT rights and an openly gay man. Suzuki believes Japan lags behind in gender equality education and calls for a greater support for LGBT-inclusive sex education. The article also looks at his experiences of coming out as gay in an elementary school in Tokyo and at the work of the organisation ReBit to challenge gender stereotypes in school education in Japan. Japan Times, Jun 16, 2017.
LGBT support grows among Japan schools This article looks at homophobia in Japanese schools but also at increasing numbers of activities to promote teachers' and students' awareness and understanding of sexual diversity, including a workshop by the NPO ReBit. Japan Times, 15 June 2016.
多様な性に関する授業がもたらす教育効果の調査報告 A report by ReBit, 2019.
New education minister vows to promote LGBT rights, use Olympics to push social issues A human rights advocate, former teacher and professional wrestler, and now the newly appointed head of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, said Wednesday he plans to promote support for sexual-minority students at schools. Japan Times, Oct 15, 2015
Japan: Bullied LGBT Students Unprotected Policies, National Curriculum Ignore Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity The Japanese government has failed to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students from school bullying, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Japan has a bullying prevention policy, which is up for review in 2016 amid a growing national debate on equal rights for LGBT people. Human Rights Watch, 5 May 2016. Japanese version here: 日本：いじめに遭うLGBTの子どもたち 保護されず Read the full report here: ‘The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered Down’: LGBT Bullying and Exclusion in Japanese Schools
LGBT Students In Japan: Education Ministry Asks Schools To Let Transgender Children Use Preferred Bathrooms: Report Japan's education ministry reportedly sent out a statement Thursday encouraging schools to increase their of support transgender students. International Business Times, 30 Apr 2015.
Schools in Japan to let transgender students use whichever locker room they prefer The education ministry issued a landmark notice on Thursday, urging local education boards to ensure that schools do more to cater to children who believe they were born the wrong gender. Japan Times, 30 Apr 2015.
Human rights watchdog urges LGBT-inclusive curricula for Japan’s schools Human Rights Watch calls on the Japanese government to include teaching on sexual and gender diversity in its new curriculum guidelines. Japan Times, 6 Nov 2016.
Japan’s Chance at an LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum School Guidelines Should Address Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity" Japan’s government should now take the step of amending the national curriculum to make LGBT topics standardized and mandatory, rather than optional". Human Rights Watch, 12 Oct 2016. Japanese version here: 人権ウォッチ：LGBTを含めたカリキュラムを作るチャンス
Japan’s Missed Opportunity to Support LGBT Children: At Least 10 More Years of Official Silence on LGBT Lives in Schools The Japanese government said in its ten-year review of curriculum guidelines in March that introducing information about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) lives into the curriculum is “difficult” because “the public and guardians have not accepted” this topic yet. This article also reports that many teachers and students think that LGBT issues should be taught at school. Human Rights Watch, 27 Apr 2017. Japanese version here:ＬＧＢＴ生徒への支援、政府は絶好の機会を逸す
Japan: Anti-Bullying Policy to Protect LGBT Students The updated Basic Policy for the Prevention of Bullying, which the Education Ministry revised on March 14, 2017, requires that schools should prevent bullying of students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It says teachers should have a proper understanding of sexual orientations and gender identities but Human Rights Watch has found that many teachers are badly informed about LGBT issues and problems faced by LGBT students. Human Rights Watch, 24 Mar 2017. See Japanese versions here: 文部科学省「いじめの防止等のための基本的な方針（改訂）等」に対するHRW意見（パブリックコメント） and 日本：いじめ防止基本方針が改訂 LGBT生徒の保護 盛り込まれる
性同一性障害や性的指向・性自認に係る、児童生徒に対するきめ細かな対応等の実施について（教職員向け）周知資料 This information is presented by MEXT (文部科学省) for teachers to support LGBTQ students.
Yodogawa Ku in Osaka 淀川区LGBT支援事業 has produced this 教職員向けLGBTハンドブック
「性の多様性を理解するために」（教職員用ハンドブック，社会教育用資料）について, 徳島県
性の多様性に関する理解について 富山県、6 Jun 2020.
Search for 性の多様性を理解 to find teaching materials and support from other local government
Japan: School holds ‘Sex Change Day’ for students Fuji Hokyuryo High School in Yamanashi, Japan held a ‘Sex Change Day’ this week – where boys dressed in skirts, and girls wore suits and ties. Pink News, 14 Dec 2014. See also this article from Kotaku.com, Japanese High School Holds "Sex Change Day", and this story, Students at Japan High School Switch Uniforms With Opposite Sex, from the Wall Street Journal which also includes a video.
Japan school introduces poster campaign to explain LGBT identities to children Sayama Keizai School of Economics is starting a new poster campaign, with the help of Respect for Life White Ribbon campaign, to explain lesbian, gay, bisexual, and asexual identities to children and reduce the rate of LGBT-related bullying. Gay Asia News, 23 Jul 2014.
多様な性 学校で学ぼう 広がるＬＧＢＴ授業 人権教育の一環 欠かせない教員の理解 福岡県中間市の中間小学校,６年生の教室では「自分らしく生きること」をテーマに道徳の公開授業が行われた。Nishi Nippon Shimbun, 28 Dec 2013.
本当の自分が着ぐるみに閉じ込められている〜LGBTをマナで〜 An article about learning about LGBT people at Wako Elementary School Page 1 and Page 2
Seikyokyo 日本人間と性教育研究協議会 is an organisation for teachers to research and develop approaches to teaching about sex, sexuality and gender. They organise regular events for teachers (and are usually open to interested students participating.
多様性を目指す教員の会 / Diversity Teachers Network
ReBit A NPO which is supporting Young LGBT people and runs classes and workshop on sexual orientation and gender identies in schools. The website has sections on LGBT education and job hunting. More than 300 young people (Not only LGBT people) are participating in this organization.
LGBT Youth Japan is a Tokyo based student organization established in 2013 to better educate Japanese youths on the subject of what LGBT support systems are currently employed by foreign countries. Japanese LGBT Youth Leaders Learn About Involving Families & Allies is a story about LGBT Youth Japan members visiting New York.
AKTA 新宿二丁目にある、HIVをはじめとしたセクシャルヘルスに関する情報センター&フリースペース。
Teacher Aide 教員を助ける学生団体 is student organisation formed in 2018 to support teachers. It includes activities on teaching about sexual minorities. See also it's Facebook page here.
にじーず is an organisation run by Endo Mameta san to create a safe place/居場所 for young LGBT people (from about 10-23 years). They have organisied an event about「性の多様性」を前提とした学校づくり.
Universities in Japan taking steps to promote acceptance of LGBT students The movement to create safe environments for sexual minorities at universities is gaining traction across Japan, with alumni groups and faculty promoting initiatives to deepen understanding and provide support for the LGBT community. Japan Times, Nov 7, 2019
Few Japanese Universities Have Policies to Support LGBT Students A survey has revealed that less than 10% of Japanese universities and other higher education institutions have policies to provide support for students belonging to sexual minorities. Nippon.com, 18 Feb, 2021.
Tsukuba University
Tsukuba University Diversity Accessibility Career Centre
Waseda University
Stepping up efforts to promote diversity and inclusion for LGBT students Waseda News, 8 Aug 2017
Gender and sexuality: Diversity paves way for innovation and productivity Waseda News, 16 Jul 2018
Gender and Sexuality Center Waseda University
Leading by Example: Promoting LGBT Rights on Campus in Japan The Chronicle of Higher Education, 10 Sep, 2018
International Christian University
First LGBT-inclusive textbooks for elementary schools in Japan Schools could start using them in spring next year. Gay Star News, 28 Mar 2019.
Books teaching elementary school students about LGBTQ issues grab spotlight A number of books aimed at teaching elementary school children about issues concerning the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community have been published recently in an effort to deepen understanding about sexual minorities in Japan. Kyodo News, 19 Jul 2017.
クラスに必ず1人いる子のこと - Change.org クラスに必ず一人いる子のこと知っていますか？〜セクシャル・マイノリティの子どもたちを傷つける教科書の訂正を求めます〜
教科書にLGBTを！ネットワーク A campaign for more positive representations of sexual diversity and sexual minorities in school textbooks in English / Japanese
LGBT to be included in Junior High School Moral Education Textbooks Four textbooks companies out of eight include descriptions of LGBT people in their moral education textbooks, newly approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Out Japan, 27 Mar 2018.
Publishers in Japan Produce LGBT-Themed Books for Students At the ministry of education’s urging, Japanese publishers, like Otsuki Shoten, are creating books for students and teachers on the LGBT experience. This article looks at four of those books. Publishing Perspectives, 24 Jul 2917.
Information on the Ally Teachers Tool Kit 中学校向け & 小学校向け LGBT教材 produced by ReBit.
多様な性に関する授業がもたらす教育効果の調査報告 A report about use of their Ally Teachers Toolkit teaching materials with reports by teachers of the by effects of using these materials, by ReBit, 2019.
「性の多様性を理解するために」（教職員用ハンドブック，社会教育用資料）について, 徳島県
Japan’s School Uniform Shift Will Help LGBT Students Some Japanese schools are introducing uniforms designed less around traditional gender stereotypes and more with respecting gender expression by allowing students to choose their attire – a major benefit for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth whose identities and expressions sometimes resist those social norms. Human Rights Watch, 20 Jun 2018.
School uniforms go unisex as Japanese schools seek better fit for LGBT students An emerging number of Japanese schools are introducing unisex uniforms or flexible uniform codes in an effort to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. This article looks at the approaches taken by different schools around Japan and also at how a company that designs and makes uniforms is responding. Japan Times, Jun 21, 2018.
Japan: School holds ‘Sex Change Day’ for students Fuji Hokyuryo High School in Yamanashi, Japan held a ‘Sex Change Day’ this week – where boys dressed in skirts, and girls wore suits and ties. Pink News, 14 Dec 2014. See also this article from Kotaku.com, Japanese High School Holds "Sex Change Day", and this story, Students at Japan High School Switch Uniforms With Opposite Sex, from the Wall Street Journal which also includes a video.
Japanese schools introduce LGBT-friendly uniforms This article looks at the example of Kashiwanoha Junior High School in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture as well as schools and cities in other parts of japan that are allowing students to choose what kind of uniform they want to wear. It also reports on a school unigirm maker that is responding to stunts' request for more gender-neutral uniforms. Kyodo News, 19 Jun 2018
Tokyo ward to let sexual minorities pick their school, work uniforms Tokyo’s Minato Ward plans to adopt the first ordinance in Japan that gives sexual minorities the freedom to choose school uniforms and work attire based on their own gender identity. Asahi Shimbun, 20 Jan 2020.
Japanese Universities Make Efforts to Be More LGBT Friendly Schools in Japan are taking steps to support equal access to education for LGBT students. This article looks in particular at Ochanomizu Women's University and other Women's Universities that have decided to accept transgender students. The Diplomat, 06 Jul 2018.
LGBT Students In Japan: Education Ministry Asks Schools To Let Transgender Children Use Preferred Bathrooms: Report Japan's education ministry reportedly sent out a statement Thursday encouraging schools to increase their of support transgender students. International Business Times, 30 Apr 2015.
Schools in Japan to let transgender students use whichever locker room they prefer The education ministry issued a landmark notice on Thursday, urging local education boards to ensure that schools do more to cater to children who believe they were born the wrong gender. Japan Times, 30 Apr 2015.
Many schools failing to promote own LGBT consultation services: survey This article looks at schools which have set up support or consultation services about gender and sexual diversity following a call for such services by the Ministry of Education, but finds that many schools don't make these services known to students. The Mainichi, 3 Sep 2018.
Moving toward a safe space for LGBT at Japan's universities Focusing on the formation of Pride Bridge at Hitotsubashi University, where a graduate student whose sexuality was revealed by another student killed himself in 2015, this article looks at moves by a number of universities to create more LGBT friendly environments. Kyodo News, 3 Nov 2019.
Leading by Example: Promoting LGBT Rights on Campus in Japan An article about the Gender and Sexuality Center at Waseda University and the experiences of LGBT students on campus. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 10 Sep 2018.
LGBT students may be ready to come out, but are Japan's schools ready to accept them? This article reports on a survey that shows widespread discrimination and bullying of LGBT students in schools and on a survey of teachers that shows they are not ready to support LGBT students. Japan Times, 15 Feb 2015.
Teacher slammed for classroom comments offensive to LGBT people An elementary school teacher uttered phrases offensive to LGBT people such as "Who's the faggot?" during a fifth-grade lesson here, the Mainichi Shimbun has learned. The Mainichi, June 20, 2017.
Over 60% of LGBTQ high schoolers in Mie Pref. experienced bullying: survey The survey also found that over 30% of LGBTQ students had enggaged in self-harm. The Mainichi, March 29, 2018
Japan: Bullied LGBT Students Unprotected Policies, National Curriculum Ignore Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity The Japanese government has failed to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students from school bullying, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Japan has a bullying prevention policy, which is up for review in 2016 amid a growing national debate on equal rights for LGBT people. Human Rights Watch, 5 May 2016. Japanese version here: 日本：いじめに遭うLGBTの子どもたち 保護されず Read the full report here: ‘The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered Down’: LGBT Bullying and Exclusion in Japanese Schools
Interview: The Bullying of LGBT Kids in Japan’s Schools School bullying is notorious in Japan and has been for decades. For LGBT kids in particular, the harassment, threats, and even violence in schools can be unbearable. School policies don’t adequately protect these students. At best, teachers are confused about how to handle LGBT bullying; at worst, they take part in it. Although same-sex marriage is being debated in Japan, the shortage of real LGBT role models is so stark that kids turn to gay manga characters for inspiration and very basic information about gender and sexuality. Researcher Kyle Knight speaks about Human Rights Watch’s new report, “The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered Down,” and his idea to create non-fiction manga characters that give a glimpse into the real lives of Japan’s LGBT youth. Human Rights Watch, 6 May 2016. See also the article below.
The Secret to Battling Homophobia in Japan's Schools: Manga by Kyle Knight LGBT portrayals in Japan are so rare that comics and anime have become lifelines for queer youth there, writes Kyle Knight of Human Rights Watch, who helped create a new manga series that celebrates sexual and gender diversity. The Advocate, 29 June 2016.
Japan: Anti-Bullying Policy to Protect LGBT Students The updated Basic Policy for the Prevention of Bullying, which the Education Ministry revised on March 14, 2017, requires that schools should prevent bullying of students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It says teachers should have a proper understanding of sexual orientations and gender identities but Human Rights Watch has found that many teachers are badly informed about LGBT issues and problems faced by LGBT students. Human Rights Watch, 24 Mar 2017. See Japanese versions here: 文部科学省「いじめの防止等のための基本的な方針（改訂）等」に対するHRW意見（パブリックコメント） and 日本：いじめ防止基本方針が改訂 LGBT生徒の保護 盛り込まれる
Dispatches: Teacher Ignorance Lets LGBT Bullying Flourish This short article looks at teachers' lack of knowledge of LGBT issues in Japan and other countries. Human Rights Watch, 18 Mar 2016.
Outing by teachers puts LGBT students at risk in Japan This article looks at rising numbers of cases where teachers have revealed the sexual and gender identities for students and looks at some places where teaching training on these issues has started, such as Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward, and Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture. LGBTIQ Institute, 16 Aug 2017.
Over half of LGBT people in Japan bullied in school: survey The results of the survey by Yasuharu Hidaka, a professor of social epidemiology at Takarazuka University in Osaka, clearly show that proper knowledge and information have not fully spread at schools, and that teachers have been unable to deal with these teenagers' concerns. The Mainichi, 4 Mar 2017. Japanese version
“The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered Down”: LGBT Bullying and Exclusion in Japanese Schools This is al long report that includes many experiences of LGBT students as well as their views on what kinds of support and education they want at school. Human Rights Watch, 5 May 2015. Japanese version here:「出る杭は打たれる」 日本の学校におけるLGBT生徒へのいじめと排除
Japan’s Chance at an LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum School Guidelines Should Address Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity This article summarizes students' thinking about the importance of teaching LGBT issues in schools. Human Rights Watch, 12 Oct 2016.
Information on the Ally Teachers Tool Kit 中学校向け & 小学校向け LGBT教材 produced by ReBit.
多様な性に関する授業がもたらす教育効果の調査報告 A report about use of their Ally Teachers Toolkit teaching materials with reports by teachers of the by effects of using these materials, by ReBit, 2019.
Ally Teacher's School 先生のためのLGBTに関するオンライン情報センター Ally Teacher’s Schoolは、LGBTの子どもの味方でありたい先生を応援します。
Japan: Anti-Bullying Policy to Protect LGBT Students The updated Basic Policy for the Prevention of Bullying, which the Education Ministry revised on March 14, 2017, requires that schools should prevent bullying of students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It says teachers should have a proper understanding of sexual orientations and gender identities but Human Rights Watch has found that many teachers are badly informed about LGBT issues and problems faced by LGBT students. Human Rights Watch, 24 Mar 2017.
Teacher slammed for classroom comments offensive to LGBT people An elementary school teacher uttered phrases offensive to LGBT people such as "Who's the faggot?" during a fifth-grade lesson here, the Mainichi Shimbun has learned. The Mainichi, June 20, 2017.
Questionnaire survey on LGBT issues for 6000 teachers Jul 2014.
LGBT students may be ready to come out, but are Japan's schools ready to accept them? This article reports on a survey that shows widespread discrimination and bullying of LGBT students in schools and includes a summary of the survey above on 6000 teachers on their readiness to teach LGBT issues and support LGBT students. Japan Times, 15 Feb 2015.
Dispatches: Teacher Ignorance Lets LGBT Bullying Flourish This short article looks at teachers' lack of knowledge of LGBT issues in Japan and other countries. Human Rights Watch, 18 Mar 2016.
Japan’s Chance at an LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum School Guidelines Should Address Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity This article summarizes teachers' views on the importance of teaching about LGBT issues but also notes that may teachers lack knowledge in this area.. Human Rights Watch, 12 Oct 2016.
Outing by teachers puts LGBT students at risk in Japan This article looks at rising numbers of cases where teachers have revealed the sexual and gender identities for students and looks at some places where teaching training on these issues has started, such as Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward, and Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture. LGBTIQ Institute, 16 Aug 2017.
Teacher Aide 教員を助ける学生団体 is student organisation formed in 2018 to support teachers. It includes activities on teaching about sexual minorities. See also it's Facebook page here.
Seikyokyo 日本人間と性教育研究協議会 is an organisation for teachers to research and develop approaches to teaching about sex, sexuality and gender. They organise regular events for teachers (and are usually open to interested students participating.
多様性を目指す教員の会 / Diversity Teachers Network
New link added 2nd May 2021 性同一性障害や性的指向・性自認に係る、児童生徒に対するきめ細かな対応等の実施について（教職員向け）周知資料 This information is presented by MEXT (文部科学省) for teachers to support LGBTQ students.
学校教育と社会における性的マイノリティに関する言説研究 : 1990年以降の教育メディアと新聞記事の記述分析 by Yukiko Matsuo, 2013
同性愛・多様なセクシュアリティ : 人権と共生を学ぶ授業 “人間と性”教育研究所編 子どもの未来社 2002 375.49/N76(library)
The Actual Situation of Sexuality Education in Japan and its Problems Fact-finding for teachers interested in Sexuality Education Tashiro et al, Journal of Saitama University, Faculty of Education, 2-11.
Teaching LGBT Rights in Japan: Learning from Classroom Experiences A longer, more academic article that discusses the recognition of LGBT rights in Japan generally and the author's experience of and suggestions for teaching about LGBT rights in university classes in Japan. Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center (HURIGHTS OSAKA), no date but maybe 2016.
セクシュアル・マイノリティ問題に関する教師の「当事者性」と「聴く力 / The Problem of Sexual Minorities and Teacher's Involvement and Ability to Listen : The Production of the DVD "What teachers can do : help in dealing with LGBT students". How to support children in school, who feel uncomfortable with the stereotyped groupings. By Kanai Keiko, 2013.
Japan: Bullied LGBT Students Unprotected Policies, National Curriculum Ignore Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity"The Japanese government has failed to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students from school bullying. Government policies addressing bullying do not specifically address LGBT students, who are among the most vulnerable to bullying. Instead, the national bullying prevention policy promotes social norms at the expense of basic rights." This video includes the stories of LGBT students who suffered bullying at school as well as analysis of why this bullying occurs and how it affects the students. It was made just before the Japanese anti-bullying policy was changed to include LGBT students (see below) and discusses the need for this change. Human Rights Watch, 9 Jul 2016. Japanese version here: 日本：いじめに遭うLGBTの子どもたち 保護されず Read the full report here: ‘The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered Down’: LGBT Bullying and Exclusion in Japanese Schools
Survey: 47% of teenage sexual minorities bullied at school Nearly half of teenage sexual minorities have suffered from bullying at school, and only around 40 percent of them said people stepped in on their behalf, a nationwide online survey showed. Asahi Shimbun, 18 Nov 2020.
Japan: Anti-Bullying Policy to Protect LGBT Students The updated Basic Policy for the Prevention of Bullying, which the Education Ministry revised on March 14, 2017, requires that schools should prevent bullying of students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It says teachers should have a proper understanding of sexual orientations and gender identities but Human Rights Watch has found that many teachers are badly informed about LGBT issues and problems faced by LGBT students. Human Rights Watch, 24 Mar 2017. See Japanese versions here: 文部科学省「いじめの防止等のための基本的な方針（改訂）等」に対するHRW意見（パブリックコメント） and 日本：いじめ防止基本方針が改訂 LGBT生徒の保護 盛り込まれる
Primary schools in nowadays Japan: a breeding ground for homophobia? Summary of a conference presentation by Aline Henninger that identifies various kinds of homophobia in primary (elementary) schools in japan with homophobic comments from children as young as 6, and looks at celebrities in the media, attitudes of teacher and "institutional heteronormativity" (the normalisation of heterosexuality throughout schools) not individual prejudice as causes. EAJS, 2017.
Interview: The Bullying of LGBT Kids in Japan’s Schools School bullying is notorious in Japan and has been for decades. For LGBT kids in particular, the harassment, threats, and even violence in schools can be unbearable. School policies don’t adequately protect these students. At best, teachers are confused about how to handle LGBT bullying; at worst, they take part in it. Although same-sex marriage is being debated in Japan, the shortage of real LGBT role models is so stark that kids turn to gay manga characters for inspiration and very basic information about gender and sexuality. Researcher Kyle Knight speaks about Human Rights Watch’s new report, “The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered Down,” and his idea to create non-fiction manga characters that give a glimpse into the real lives of Japan’s LGBT youth. Human Rights Watch, 6 May 2016. See also the article below.
The Secret to Battling Homophobia in Japan's Schools: Manga by Kyle Knight LGBT portrayals in Japan are so rare that comics and anime have become lifelines for queer youth there, writes Kyle Knight of Human Rights Watch, who helped create a new manga series that celebrates sexual and gender diversity. The Advocate, 29 June 2016.
Dispatches: Teacher Ignorance Lets LGBT Bullying Flourish This short article looks at teachers' lack of knowledge of LGBT issues in Japan and other countries. Human Rights Watch, 18 Mar 2016.
Teacher slammed for classroom comments offensive to LGBT people An elementary school teacher uttered phrases offensive to LGBT people such as "Who's the faggot?" during a fifth-grade lesson here, the Mainichi Shimbun has learned. The Mainichi, June 20, 2017.
Over 60% of LGBTQ high schoolers in Mie Pref. experienced bullying: survey The survey also found that over 30% of LGBTQ students had engaged in self-harm. The Mainichi, March 29, 2018
Outing by teachers puts LGBT students at risk in Japan This article looks at rising numbers of cases where teachers have revealed the sexual and gender identities for students and looks at some places where teaching training on these issues has started, such as Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward, and Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture. LGBTIQ Institute, 16 Aug 2017.
Over half of LGBT people in Japan bullied in school: survey The results of the survey by Yasuharu Hidaka, a professor of social epidemiology at Takarazuka University in Osaka, clearly show that proper knowledge and information have not fully spread at schools, and that teachers have been unable to deal with these teenagers' concerns. The Mainichi, 4 Mar 2017. Japanese version
(see also the section above on bullying)
“The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered Down”: LGBT Bullying and Exclusion in Japanese Schools This is al long report that includes many experiences of LGBT students as well as their views on what kinds of support and education they want at school. Human Rights Watch, 5 May 2015. Japanese version here:「出る杭は打たれる」 日本の学校におけるLGBT生徒へのいじめと排除
Japan’s Chance at an LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum School Guidelines Should Address Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity This article summarizes students' thinking about the importance of teaching LGBT issues in schools. Human Rights Watch, 12 Oct 2016.
Information on the Ally Teachers Tool Kit 中学校向け & 小学校向け LGBT教材 produced by ReBit.
多様な性に関する授業がもたらす教育効果の調査報告 A report about use of their Ally Teachers Toolkit teaching materials with reports by teachers of the by effects of using these materials, by ReBit, 2019.
Ally Teacher's School 先生のためのLGBTに関するオンライン情報センター Ally Teacher’s Schoolは、LGBTの子どもの味方でありたい先生を応援します。
Japan: Anti-Bullying Policy to Protect LGBT Students The updated Basic Policy for the Prevention of Bullying, which the Education Ministry revised on March 14, 2017, requires that schools should prevent bullying of students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It says teachers should have a proper understanding of sexual orientations and gender identities but Human Rights Watch has found that many teachers are badly informed about LGBT issues and problems faced by LGBT students. Human Rights Watch, 24 Mar 2017.
Teacher slammed for classroom comments offensive to LGBT people An elementary school teacher uttered phrases offensive to LGBT people such as "Who's the faggot?" during a fifth-grade lesson here, the Mainichi Shimbun has learned. The Mainichi, June 20, 2017.
Questionnaire survey on LGBT issues for 6000 teachers Jul 2014.
LGBT students may be ready to come out, but are Japan's schools ready to accept them? This article reports on a survey that shows widespread discrimination and bullying of LGBT students in schools and includes a summary of the survey above on 6000 teachers on their readiness to teach LGBT issues and support LGBT students. Japan Times, 15 Feb 2015.
Dispatches: Teacher Ignorance Lets LGBT Bullying Flourish This short article looks at teachers' lack of knowledge of LGBT issues in Japan and other countries. Human Rights Watch, 18 Mar 2016.
Japan’s Chance at an LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum School Guidelines Should Address Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity This article summarizes teachers' views on the importance of teaching about LGBT issues but also notes that may teachers lack knowledge in this area.. Human Rights Watch, 12 Oct 2016.
Outing by teachers puts LGBT students at risk in Japan This article looks at rising numbers of cases where teachers have revealed the sexual and gender identities for students and looks at some places where teaching training on these issues has started, such as Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward, and Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture. LGBTIQ Institute, 16 Aug 2017.
Teacher Aide 教員を助ける学生団体 is student organisation formed in 2018 to support teachers. It includes activities on teaching about sexual minorities. See also it's Facebook page here.
Seikyokyo 日本人間と性教育研究協議会 is an organisation for teachers to research and develop approaches to teaching about sex, sexuality and gender. They organise regular events for teachers (and are usually open to interested students participating.
多様性を目指す教員の会 / Diversity Teachers Network
性同一性障害や性的指向・性自認に係る、児童生徒に対するきめ細かな対応等の実施について（教職員向け）周知資料 This information is presented by MEXT (文部科学省) for teachers to support LGBTQ students.
学校教育と社会における性的マイノリティに関する言説研究 : 1990年以降の教育メディアと新聞記事の記述分析 by Yukiko Matsuo, 2013
同性愛・多様なセクシュアリティ : 人権と共生を学ぶ授業 “人間と性”教育研究所編 子どもの未来社 2002 375.49/N76(library)
The Actual Situation of Sexuality Education in Japan and its Problems Fact-finding for teachers interested in Sexuality Education Tashiro et al, Journal of Saitama University, Faculty of Education, 2-11.
Teaching LGBT Rights in Japan: Learning from Classroom Experiences A longer, more academic article that discusses the recognition of LGBT rights in Japan generally and the author's experience of and suggestions for teaching about LGBT rights in university classes in Japan. Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center (HURIGHTS OSAKA), no date but maybe 2016.
セクシュアル・マイノリティ問題に関する教師の「当事者性」と「聴く力 / The Problem of Sexual Minorities and Teacher's Involvement and Ability to Listen : The Production of the DVD "What teachers can do : help in dealing with LGBT students". How to support children in school, who feel uncomfortable with the stereotyped groupings. By Kanai Keiko, 2013.