Could marriage equality finally pass in Japan? A ruling from the Fukuoka High Court last week is putting pressure on legislators to act. Now, one report says there may be enough votes in the House of Representatives to make it happen. https://buff.ly/3VG7qei - ThreadSky

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unseenjapan.com • 94 days ago

Could marriage equality finally pass in Japan? A ruling from the Fukuoka High Court last week is putting pressure on legislators to act. Now, one report says there may be enough votes in the House of Representatives to make it happen.

https://buff.ly/3VG7qei

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konichivalue.com•94 days ago

I don't understand why this and gay marriage isn't just settled by a popular vote?

unseenjapan.com•94 days ago

No laws go to direct vote here - they have to be drafted by the relevant Ministry and submitted to the Caninet for approval, after which they’re sent to the Diet

unseenjapan.com•94 days ago

Polling, even from conservative newspapers in Japan, has consistently shown over 60% support for marriage equality. The conservative Liberal Democratic Party has opposed it - but the last election in October cost them their grip on power.

https://buff.ly/3XAs5Ri

unseenjapan.com•94 days ago

Local "partnership systems" for same-sex couples currently cover over 85% of Japan's populace. However, they don't convey all the rights of marriage. Discrimination and misunderstanding persist even in areas covered by such laws.

https://buff.ly/3BryOGj

lostturntable.bsky.social•94 days ago

It also doesn't give a path to spousal visas.

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