Terrace House: LGBTQ

"‘Terrace House’ opens its doors to LGBTQ members in Japan"

A popular reality show, Terrace House, revolves around the concept of different Japanese individuals living with each other in a single house with the idea that the individuals will fall in love with each other or else leave by their own accord. 

With the prevalence of LGBTQ rights, especially with the Tokyo Olympics and the recent passage of a law that prohibits LGBTQ discrimination, the discussion around LGBTQ has become more pronounced than before. With this increased exposure, especially to the younger generation, seeing individuals who are LGBTQ in the media will not only encourage those who are LGBTQ to be proud of their identity but also familiarize people with them to show their humanity. 

The article highlights the positive response that the community has shown the new individuals in the Terrace House, but also shows the reluctance of older generations to accept LGBTQ and even the lack of support from the younger generations in same-sex marriage. The portrayal of these individuals in media will hopefully change the attitudes towards LGBTQ individuals in Japan, much like it has in many places around the world.