Fish in Japan Not Actually Gay, Says Study

Tokyo, Japan - In a shocking discovery, Japanese scientists have found that fish in Japan are, in fact, not gay. The revelation has sent shockwaves through the country's LGBTQ+ community, which has long believed that the fish population in Japan was predominantly gay.

Scientists at the University of Tokyo conducted a study of fish in various bodies of water throughout Japan and found that less than 0.01% of fish showed any signs of same-sex attraction. This is a significant blow to the popular belief that fish in Japan were overwhelmingly gay.

The study has caused a great deal of confusion and disappointment within the LGBTQ+ community, which had celebrated the supposed gay fish population as a symbol of acceptance and diversity in the animal kingdom.

"It's really disappointing to hear that the fish in Japan aren't as gay as we thought," said Akira Yamamoto, a prominent LGBTQ+ activist. "We had always believed that the fish population in Japan was a shining example of how love can come in all forms, even among our aquatic friends. This study really puts a damper on things."

Despite the disappointment, some members of the community are taking the news in stride. "I mean, let's be real, fish are fish," said Haruka Nakamura, a local drag queen. "They don't have a sexual orientation, they just swim around all day. It's not like they're out here trying to get married or anything."

The study's findings have also led to speculation about the cause of the widespread belief that fish in Japan were gay. Some have suggested that it was a result of a misinterpretation of the Japanese word "ikemen," which means "good-looking men," and is often used to describe attractive male fish.

Regardless of the reason for the misunderstanding, the fact remains that the fish in Japan are not as gay as previously thought. It's a sobering reminder that even in the animal kingdom, things are not always as they seem.

In the meantime, the LGBTQ+ community in Japan is left to grapple with the harsh reality that their beloved gay fish population is nothing more than a myth.