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Tokyo to begin recognising same-sex partnerships

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May 11, 2022

Costa Haritos

Tokyo set to recognise same-sex partnerships

Tokyo will begin recognising same-sex partnerships from November

The capital becomes Japan’s largest city to recognise same-sex couples.

While Japan remains the only G7 nation to not support gay relationships, local authorities have made changes to recognise same-sex partnerships in recent times.

However, these changes don’t carry the same weight as marriage under Japanese law.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been cautious about making any legal changes to recognise same-sex unions at a national level.

Taiwan is currently the only place in Asia with marriage equality, after making changes in 20-19.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.