Is gay marriage legal in japan?

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Japan are relatively progressive by Asian standards, although LGBT people lack full legal equality. Same-sex sexual activity was legalized in 1880 after the installation of the Napoleonic Code and the age of consent is equal. read more

Still, activists insist this is an important step forward for Japan, a country where LGBT issues remain taboo. As CNN notes, despite "recognition and protection from some local governments, Japan still has no national laws protecting LGBT people from discrimination. read more

Same-sex marriage in Japan is illegal. As of 2018, seven cities and city wards have legalized same-sex partnerships, which provide some of the benefits of marriage. Koseki household registration allows for some next of kin legal rights. Most polls conducted since 2013 find that a slight majority of Japanese people support the legalization of same-sex marriage or partnerships. read more