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Ten years ago, two municipalities in Tokyo wrote history by commencing Japan’s first so-called “partnership systems” to provide some level of recognition to LGBTQ+ couples’ relationships. In the years that followed, the policy has spread tremendously and paved the way for further change.

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A decade of LGBT partnership systems in Japan Ten years ago, two municipalities in Tokyo wrote history by commencing Japan’s first so-called “partnership systems” (パートナーシップ制度) to recognize LGBTQ+ couples’ relationships. In the years that followed... https://www.tokyoreview.net/2025/11/a-decade-of-lgbt-partnership-systems-in-japan-local-policies-that-contributed-to-nationwide-change/