J-pop singer Hikaru Utada comes out as non-binary

Hikaru Utada's imaginary best friend, a teddy bear stuffed toy named Kuma (Japanese for bear), was also said to be gay. Photo: Hikaru Utada/Instagram

In an Instagram live stream on Saturday (June 26), Utada said: "It's the month of June and I'm non-binary. So, happy Pride month."

Utada's imaginary best friend, a teddy bear stuffed toy named Kuma (Japanese for bear), was also said to be gay.