Jason Chu's Blogs

• Orbiting

  by Jason Chu January 31
  Danny Katz Orbiting Bouncing Armadillo Danny Katz’s 8th studio album, Orbiting comes more than two years after the release of his last studio album, Japanese Satellites. While sonically it doesn’t stray far from “Satellites,” long-time listeners will note a more sensitive and serious side of the Tokyo-based ...

• How GlobalGAM changed my life

  by Jason Chu April 24, 2012
    If all the great new features of GlobalGAM.com haven't convinced you to sign up, I hope this personal account will help you make your decision.   In September of 2010, Japanese-American singer-songwriter Danny Katz contacted Scott, the founder of GlobalGAM.com (then SFGAM.com) and asked if one of its contributers could re...
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• If it would make them happier...

  by Jason Chu January 14, 2012
  I have this hope for a future where all gay individuals could feel comfortable enough to come out to their families, without fear of retribution. I also used to think it was nothing short of a complete shame that so many gay people could not envision such a future, but to my own surprise, I’ve since relaxed my views, after realizing that h...
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• A Gay Expat Wife’s Life in Tokyo

  by Jason Chu December 7, 2011
  As my time here in Japan nears its end, I wanted to reflect on my experience of living in Tokyo as a gay man, and more importantly, as a gay expat housewife.   Exactly one year ago, after having lived my entire life in Vancouver, I moved to Tokyo with my husband, who had accepted an offer for a year-long assignment. I had never spen...
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• Taiwan Pride

  by Jason Chu November 1, 2011
    My weekend was a feast for the eyes. I saw men out in full drag, Japanese bears proudly donning their leather regalia, and gay couples holding hands and wearing rainbows around their necks, all in full view of the public.   It’s Taiwan LGBT Pride in Taipei, and although relatively young, it quickly became the bigges...
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• My problem with (certain) Bisexuals

  by Jason Chu September 21, 2011
    I have a confession to make: I have a slight problem with certain bisexuals, and bisexuals, before you pounce on me, here me out.   I'm not questioning the existence of bisexuality. I am not here to doubt any of the romantic or sexual attractions bisexuals may have. I don't feel threatened by them at all. However, th...
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• The Other

  by Jason Chu September 8, 2011
  A few years ago, in the dating scene, I’ve often found myself perusing the gay chatrooms in search of possible dates. Very often, I would field such questions as:   What part of China are you from?   I would then say “I’m not from China,” only to have to go on and explain that I was born in Canad...
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• Body, Image

  by Jason Chu August 25, 2011
    I have as many hang-ups about my body as the next girl.   In kindergarten, a severe case of chicken pox left me with scars all over my upper body - scars that are still fully visible today. I was teased in elementary school for my flabby thighs. I lost a lot of weight during my senior high school years due to depress...
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• Stop Pursuing the Gift

  by Jason Chu August 6, 2011
  I recently watched a documentary by filmmaker Louise Hogarth called “The Gift,” about the phenomenon of “bugchasing.” The film is not new, but the topic is nonetheless relevant.   For those unfamiliar with the term, a “bugchaser” is a gay man who seeks unsafe sex with the intention of becoming inf...
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• Gay Marriage: A Heterosexist Institution?

  by Jason Chu August 3, 2011
    The recent legalization of same-sex marriage in New York has once again sparked heavy debate between pro and anti-gay marriage forces all across the world. The most vocal opponents have included religious fundamentalist groups and Conservative political leaders, so it may seem surprising that some of the harshest critics are, in fact,...
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