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Japanese Municipalities Introduce Same-Sex Partnership Systems in Push for LGBTQ Equality

Politics · February 15, 2023

Japanese Municipalities Introduce Same-Sex Partnership Systems in Push for LGBTQ Equality

An increasing number of prefectural and municipal governments are introducing same-sex partnership systems, recognizing same-sex couples as being equivalent to married couples. Local leaders are hoping for progress in national discussions on related issues. #LGBTQrights #Japan #progress #equality

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