Day: March 2, 2016

Buddhist temple Todai-ji in Nara, Japan was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples. (Photo: Courtesy of GreenandTurquoise.com)

Ancient Japanese Capital City Nara Seeks To Attract LGBTQ Visitors

Japan’s ancient capital city Nara is preparing to roll out the rainbow carpet joining a host of other Japanese cities opening its doors to LGBTQ travelers starting April 1.

The decision comes several months after the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association completed a successful outreach campaign with the Japan Association of Travel Agents in Japan and solidified a partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association late last year.

Lesbian brides walk along the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts. (Photo: Pinterest.com)

Bride Pride Sets Out To Make History In Provincetown This Fall

Provincetown is hoping to break a record by marrying at least 100 brides for Bride Pride on October 15 during Provincetown’s legendary Women’s Week, October 10 – 16.

Award-winning political humorist and LGBTQ icon who is a Provincetown, Massachusetts resident Kate Clinton will perform the nuptials.