Many welcomed Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike s recent announcement that a same-sex partnership system would be introduced for all of Tokyo in fiscal 2022. But some LGBTQ activists have pointed out that much more work needs to be done to reach true equality in Japan.
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Campaign pledges by most political parties ahead of the Oct. 31 lower house election have increased hopes of legislation to deepen understanding and protect the rights of sexual minorities.