Is same-sex wedding at Disneyland Toyko a sign of Japanese progress? - Alaska Dispatch
23 May 2012, 2:41 pm
But some campaigners have argued that leaving it to Mickey Mouse to give his blessing to Koyuki higashi and her partner, Hiroko Masuhara — in a strictly symbolic ceremony — is also a mark of how far Japan has to go before it affords the same rights to ...

DISNEYWIRE: Gay couple to wed at Disneyland in Tokyo - Orange County Register
21 May 2012, 1:53 pm
Like many Japanese women, Koyuki higashi adores Tokyo Disneyland. So it was only natural that she would want to hold her wedding there, as many other couples have done. “My partner and I just love going to Disneyland, so when we saw a pamphlet ...

Randolph's higashi School to plant cherry trees to mark 100th Japan-U.S. anniversary - Abington Mariner
18 May 2012, 1:28 pm
The Japanese consul general and his wife will be on hand as the higashi School, Randolph, will hold a commemorative cherry tree planting for the US-Japan centennial relation celebration Friday, June 1, from 10-10:30 a.m. Sen. Brian A. Joyce, D-Milton, also ...

Disneyland Tokyo Opens Its Doors to Gay Wedding Ceremonies - Towleroad
18 May 2012, 11:55 am
Disneyland’s decision came to light after Koyuki higashi, a 27-year-old woman, inquired about marrying her female partner, identified only as Hiroko, at the resort. higashi was initially told she would be able to marry her partner provided they were ...

A Rare Gay Rights Victory in Japan, via Disneyland - Wall Street Journal
17 May 2012, 4:54 am
Curious, gay-rights activist Koyuki higashi called the theme park to ask whether she’d be allowed to marry her girlfriend there as well. A same-sex wedding ceremony would be no problem, a Tokyo Disneyland official told Ms. higashi. Walt Disney ...

Mickey Mouse follows Obama in backing gay marriage - The Guardian
17 May 2012, 1:12 am
Disneyland's decision came to light after Koyuki higashi, a 27-year-old woman, inquired about marrying her female partner Hiroko at the resort. higashi was initially told she would be able to marry her partner provided they were dressed "like a ...

Disneyland rings wedding bells for lesbian marriage - The Vancouver Sun
16 May 2012, 4:22 pm
TOKYO -- Like many Japanese women, Koyuki higashi adores Tokyo Disneyland. So it was only natural that she would want to hold her wedding there, as many other couples have done. “My partner and I just love going to Disneyland, so when we saw a pamphlet ...

Japanese lesbian can't wait for Disneyland "wedding" - Reuters
16 May 2012, 7:11 am
TOKYO May 16 (Reuters) - Like many Japanese women, Koyuki higashi adores Tokyo Disneyland. So it was only natural that she would want to hold her wedding there, as many other couples have done. "My partner and I just love going to Disneyland ...

Disney Gay Weddings: Same-Sex Couples Allowed To Hold Ceremonies At Tokyo Disney - Huffington Post
16 May 2012, 12:51 am
It all started when 27-year-old bride Koyuki higashi contacted Tokyo Disney Resort and inquired about marrying her partner, Hiroko, there. On Tuesday, a company spokeswoman confirmed to AFP that gay couples are indeed able to hold wedding ...

Tokyo Disneyland Opens Doors To Same-Sex Marriages - Lez Get Real
15 May 2012, 3:55 pm
Still, lesbian activist Koyuki higashi recently contacted Tokyo Disney Resort hotels and facilities about their plans to encourage and promote weddings in front of the Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disney Land beginning this September. Things did not go well at first.