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Tokyo issues same-sex partnership certificates amid marriage equality debate

Nov 02, 2022 View Original Article
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    -12% Somewhat Liberal

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    -12% Somewhat Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    -57% Negative

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : "I feel that Japanese people's level of understanding towards same-sex marriage is now high enough", Miki said.
52% : The status does not carry the same rights as marriage, but allows LGBTQ partners to be treated as married couples for some public services in areas such as housing, health and welfare.
51% : Partnership certificates allow same-sex couples to be treated as married couples in areas like housing, health and welfare
51% : More firms are now proclaiming support for same-sex marriage, and gay characters feature in TV shows.
46% : Tokyo's metropolitan government began issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital on Tuesday, a move that's been long-awaited in a country that still does not allow equal marriage.

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