Groups to Join

LGBTQ2S Discord Server

  • Looking to connect with other LGBTQ+ JETs across Japan? The LGBTQ2S JET Discord server is a peer-led, safe, and supportive online community for queer JETs and ALTs. Founded by and for LGBTQ+ educators, this active server has been running for over four years as of 2025 and offers a space to share experiences, find support, and build friendships.
  • The server is run by a volunteer moderator team elected by its members and follows a clear code of conduct designed to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment. While some topics like health and self-care are discussed in designated, access-restricted channels, the server is carefully moderated to ensure safety and comfort for all members.

Stonewall Japan

  • Stonewall Japan is a community organization serving the international Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and other sexual and gender minority people (LGBTQIA+) in Japan and allies of every gender, race, sexual orientation, nationality or religion
  • Stonewall Japan Facebook group 
  • Facebook group for LGBTQ+  people of color

Nagasaki Rainbow ALTs

  • This Facebook group is for LGBTQ+ members of Kyushu, but specifically Nagasaki Prefecture.
  • This is a PRIVATE group, meaning nobody will be able to see that you join or are active on this page. This is for the safety and privacy of our community.

Events

Fukuoka Rainbow Parade

  • The Fukuoka Rainbow Parade has been held every year since November 2014. It’s low-key, friendly, and a lot of fun! The website is mostly in Japanese, but there is some English. 

Community

Night Life

Nagasaki City
  • Bar Liberty
    Gay men’s bar. Bartender is nice, and there may be few foreigners.
  • Ban Ban 
    Gay men’s bar. Slightly older crowd.
  • Bar Gugu 
    Gay men’s bar. Welcoming. Slightly older crowd.
    Location: 長崎県長崎市浜口町１－１０小松ビル２F
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Sasebo
  • Cindy’s Getaway (Sasebo)
    Owned by a lesbian, lgbtq+ friendy bar in Sasebo
    Crowd is usually a lot of U.S. navy people 
    Has a pride event every summer
    Location: 9-10 Tokiwacho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-0053
Fukuoka
  • home
    Women-only bar. It’s small but quite nice.
  • LOL101
    For women. Usually packed during the weekends, but has a youthful crowd.
  • Luv-dancin’ 
    Women-only club events around Fukuoka
  • CRUSH
    Similar to and connected with Luv-dancin’.
    Join the CRUSH LINE group for updates.
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Community Centers

Haco
  • Mainly aimed at men, focus on HIV awareness and prevention.
  • Location: Fukuoka
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Apps

Bumble
  • For men and women
Tinder
  • For men and women
Grindr
Jack’d
  • For men. Popular in Japan, most local profiles will be in Japanese.
9Monsters
  • For men. Popular in Japan, mostly in Japanese. Has a game aspect.
Spindle
  • Twitter-like social network app used by women and some trans men.
Her
  • For women. Used more frequently in big cities

Mental Health Resources

General

  • For General Mental Health resources please check out the Mental Health Page on the Nagasaki Jet Website

LGBTQ+ Specific

Other

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