Hello all!

[bariuke]

I wouldn't call them homophobic, the country seems quite tolerant of gay people, but outside of gay districts and gay areas, homosexuality is not shown openly. You'd be hard pressed to find someone being openly gay in their daily life.

Also, outside of Tokyo, not too many places in Japan have anti-discrimination laws for gays yet.

Anyway, it's complicated. In any case, I think I'd rather go back home; I need to reconnect with my family and friends.