Same sex marriage wins recognition in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward

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Source: AsianCorrispondent.com

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo’s Shibuya ward has become the first locale in Japan to recognize same sex partnerships as the “equivalent of a marriage,” guaranteeing the identical rights of married couples, including hospital visitations and apartment rentals.

The ward assembly voted Tuesday to approve an initiative to start issuing same sex marriage certificates.

The new ordinance applies only to Shibuya, and it’s technically not legally binding. Violators, however, will have their names posted on the ward’s website.

Shibuya is also planning an aggressive educational campaign on LGBT issues.

Read more: http://asiancorrespondent.com/131805/same-sex-marriage-wins-recognition-in-tokyos-shibuya-ward/

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1. How great is that?!! Shibuya is a trend-setter and this only enhances their forward vision.

Visited a couple of times -- always a lively, expansive and creatively tuned locale in Japan. Kudos!!