Tokyo begins issuing same-sex couples partnership certificates
The move falls short of offering full marriage equality, but activists see it as a hopeful step.
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The move falls short of offering full marriage equality, but activists see it as a hopeful step.
TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo began issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital on Tuesday, a long-awaited move in a country without marriage equality. People take selfie in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building illuminated with rainbow lights in Shinj
LGBTQ partners to be treated as married couples for a range of public services such as housing, medicine and welfare
'Huge step forward': Tokyo recognises same-sex relationships
Tokyo starts recognising same-sex relationships