Japanese Volleyball Player Comes Out with Brother’s Support

A Japanese volleyball player revealed his homosexuality, a rare case in Japanese sports.

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His brother Ran, a star of the national team, supported him in this move.

The announcement comes amid growing awareness of LGBTQ+ issues in Japan.

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