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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa083.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.apcom.org/helping-japan-move-slowly-but-surely-to-marriage-equality/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.apcom.org/helping-japan-move-slowly-but-surely-to-marriage-equality/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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By February 2021, registration was accepted by 76 local governments nationwide, representing more than a third of the population. This is a positive development, but the same -sex partnership does not have legal effect, such as inheritance or tax deduction, and support to legalizing same-sex marriage is growing stronger and stronger.\n“The opinion that same-sex couples should be allowed to legally marry is growing day by day”\nsays Takeharu Kato (Director, Marriage for All Japan)\nGroup discussion Let’s talk about same-sex marriage\nIn June 2019, three opposition parties submitted to the Japanese parliament (Diet) a bill to amend the Civil Code to legalize same-sex marriages. However, the legal debate did not find much traction because the ruling party, with its main support base in the conservative constituencies, repeatedly stated that the constitution of Japan does not envisage same-sex marriage and that legalization is “an issue that relates to the very foundation of the family values and requires careful consideration”.\n“ …we need not only to win in court, but also to conduct educational activities to gain stronger support from public opinion … “\nTakeharu Kato\nUnder the above circumstances, the MFAJ was launched in 2019 as the pivotal organization to develop lobbying activities with the legislature alongside public and community support. \nTokyo Rainbow Parade\nReaching out to communities and lawmakers\nMarriage for All Japan provides regular updates in its newsletter and website\nmarriageforall.jp\n on its own activities, shares domestic and international information on marriage equality and issues briefs on the “Freedom to Marry for All” lawsuit. MFAJ reaches out through Twitter (@marriage4all), Facebook (@marriageforalljapan) and YouTube. Regular events titled “Let’s Talk About Same-Sex Marriage” encourage more debate on same-sex marriages in Japan.\nVisiting LDP Diet member\nExpanding the domestic and international network – exploring new partnerships\nMFAJ has called on LGBTI and other organizations to strengthen its network on the domestic front in order to expand activities and increase lobbying with the legislature. To date, some 80 organizations have joined ranks.\nA survey on the difficulties faced by same-sex couples in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic was conducted in April 2020 and the results were submitted to the government in the form of a request letter. Discussions with lawmakers intensified and in November 2020, MFAJ successfully organized a second Diet rally on marriage equality which was broadcast live on the internet.\nMarriage equality session at ILGA Asia Conference Seoul 2019\nIn November 2020, MFAL launched a campaign “Business for Marriage Equality” and set up a website\nbformarriageequality.net\n  to work with and give visibility to companies that support marriage equality. To date, some 138 companies and organizations in Japan have expressed their support.\nOn the international front, MFAJ is interacting with other national organizations, including Freedom to Marry Global in the United States and coalitions such as Open for Business with which MFAJ released a report on the economic impact on countries and companies of the legalization of same-sex marriages.\nOur recent MFAJ activities included a campaign around the first ruling on the “Freedom of Marriage for All” lawsuit in March 2021 and follow-up on other future lawsuits, continuous lobbying with lawmakers, a film festival on same-sex marriages, petitions and fund raising.\nMFAJ is determined to continue its mission to legalize same-sex marriages in Japan in the coming years.\nPanel session feat. Evan Wolfson","attrs_markdown":"[![APCOM](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/logo_black.png)![APCOM](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/logo_black.png)](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/apcom.org\/about\/)\n- [What We Do](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/helping-japan-move-slowly-but-surely-to-marriage-equality\/)\n  - [Encouraging Testing](https:\/\/apcom.org\/encouraging-testing\/)\n  - [Strengthening Advocacy](https:\/\/apcom.org\/strengthening-advocacy\/)\n  - [Sharing Information](https:\/\/apcom.org\/sharing-information\/)\n  - [Building Leadership](https:\/\/apcom.org\/building-leadership\/)\n  - [Engaging With Global Fund](https:\/\/apcom.org\/engaging-with-global-fund\/)\n  - [Shining a Light](https:\/\/apcom.org\/shining-a-light\/)\n- [HERO Awards](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/hero-awards\/)\n- [apcommu](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/apcommu\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/apcom.org\/contact\/)\n- [The Source](https:\/\/apcom.org\/the-source\/)\n\n- [SUPPORT \\| DONATE](https:\/\/apcom.org\/donate\/)\n\n![APCOM](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/logo_black.png)\n\n# Helping Japan Move, Slowly but Surely, to Marriage Equality\nBy [Vaness](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/author\/vaness\/ \"Posts by Vaness\") March 19, 2021 [Newsroom](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/category\/newsroom\/), [Publications](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/category\/publications\/), [Regional](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/category\/regional\/)\n\n[No Comments](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/helping-japan-move-slowly-but-surely-to-marriage-equality\/#respond)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture9-Sexual-minorities-celebrate-the-passage-of-an-ordinance-certifying-same-sex-couples-as-having-a-22relationship-equivalent-to-marriage..png)\n\nSexual minorities celebrate the passage of an ordinance certifying same-sex couples as having a relationship equivalent to marriage\n\n**Contributor: Takeharu Kato**  \n*Director, Marriage for All Japan Board member of Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ)*\n***\n[Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ)](https:\/\/www.marriageforall.jp\/en\/) was originally founded by lawyers who were involved in the **“Freedom of Marriage for All”** lawsuit, but now, with the addition of people from major advertising agencies, video producers, media relations specialists and LGBT issue activists, MFAJ has about 30 members who are organized in the following teams: External Relations, Litigation Support, Events, Public Relations, Corporate Relations, Lobbying, International Relations, Research, Human Resources, and Fundraising.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture10-Our-members.png)\n\nOur members\n### Understanding Japan’s Situation Concerning Marriage Equality\nJapan’s legal system does not explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage, but as the Civil Code and Family Registration Law use the term “husband and wife” Japanese laws strictly interpret marriage only between a man and a woman.\n\nAccording to various public opinion polls, the percentage of people who are in favor of legalizing marriage between same-sex couples is over 50%, and more than 70% of young people and women support same-sex marriage.\n\nIn 2015, two wards in Tokyo – Shibuya and Setagaya – introduced a same-sex partnership registration system in which local governments recognize a “relationship equivalent to marriage” for same-sex couples. By February 2021, registration was accepted by 76 local governments nationwide, representing more than a third of the population. This is a positive development, but the same -sex partnership does not have legal effect, such as inheritance or tax deduction, and support to legalizing same-sex marriage is growing stronger and stronger.\n\n> “The opinion that same-sex couples should be allowed to legally marry is growing day by day”\n> \n> says Takeharu Kato (Director, Marriage for All Japan)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture8-Group-discussion-22Lets-talk-about-same-sex-marriage22.png)\n\nGroup discussion Let’s talk about same-sex marriage\n\nIn June 2019, three opposition parties submitted to the Japanese parliament (Diet) a bill to amend the Civil Code to legalize same-sex marriages. However, the legal debate did not find much traction because the ruling party, with its main support base in the conservative constituencies, repeatedly stated that the constitution of Japan does not envisage same-sex marriage and that legalization is “an issue that relates to the very foundation of the family values and requires careful consideration”.\n\n> “ …we need not only to win in court, but also to conduct educational activities to gain stronger support from public opinion … “\n> \n> Takeharu Kato\n\nUnder the above circumstances, the MFAJ was launched in 2019 as the pivotal organization to develop lobbying activities with the legislature alongside public and community support.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture7-Tokyo-Rainbow-Parade.png)\n\nTokyo Rainbow Parade\n### Reaching out to communities and lawmakers\nMarriage for All Japan provides regular updates in its newsletter and website [marriageforall.jp](http:\/\/marriageforall.jp\/) on its own activities, shares domestic and international information on marriage equality and issues briefs on the “Freedom to Marry for All” lawsuit. MFAJ reaches out through Twitter (@marriage4all), Facebook (@marriageforalljapan) and YouTube. Regular events titled “Let’s Talk About Same-Sex Marriage” encourage more debate on same-sex marriages in Japan.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture6-Visiting-LDP-Diet-member.png)\n\nVisiting LDP Diet member\n### Expanding the domestic and international network – exploring new partnerships\nMFAJ has called on LGBTI and other organizations to strengthen its network on the domestic front in order to expand activities and increase lobbying with the legislature. To date, some 80 organizations have joined ranks.\n\nA survey on the difficulties faced by same-sex couples in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic was conducted in April 2020 and the results were submitted to the government in the form of a request letter. Discussions with lawmakers intensified and in November 2020, MFAJ successfully organized a second Diet rally on marriage equality which was broadcast live on the internet.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture1-Marriage-equality-session-at-ILGA-Asia-Conference-Seoul-2019.png)\n\nMarriage equality session at ILGA Asia Conference Seoul 2019\n\nIn November 2020, MFAL launched a campaign “Business for Marriage Equality” and set up a website [bformarriageequality.net](http:\/\/bformarriageequality.net\/) to work with and give visibility to companies that support marriage equality. To date, some 138 companies and organizations in Japan have expressed their support.\n\nOn the international front, MFAJ is interacting with other national organizations, including Freedom to Marry Global in the United States and coalitions such as Open for Business with which MFAJ released a report on the economic impact on countries and companies of the legalization of same-sex marriages.\n\nOur recent MFAJ activities included a campaign around the first ruling on the “Freedom of Marriage for All” lawsuit in March 2021 and follow-up on other future lawsuits, continuous lobbying with lawmakers, a film festival on same-sex marriages, petitions and fund raising.\n\nMFAJ is determined to continue its mission to legalize same-sex marriages in Japan in the coming years.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture4-Panel-session-feat.-Evan-Wolfson.png)\n\nPanel session feat. 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All rights reserved.\n\n- [About](https:\/\/apcom.org\/about\/)\n- [What We Do](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/helping-japan-move-slowly-but-surely-to-marriage-equality\/)\n  - [Encouraging Testing](https:\/\/apcom.org\/encouraging-testing\/)\n  - [Strengthening Advocacy](https:\/\/apcom.org\/strengthening-advocacy\/)\n  - [Sharing Information](https:\/\/apcom.org\/sharing-information\/)\n  - [Building Leadership](https:\/\/apcom.org\/building-leadership\/)\n  - [Engaging With Global Fund](https:\/\/apcom.org\/engaging-with-global-fund\/)\n  - [Shining a Light](https:\/\/apcom.org\/shining-a-light\/)\n- [HERO Awards](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/hero-awards\/)\n- [apcommu](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/apcommu\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/apcom.org\/contact\/)\n- [The Source](https:\/\/apcom.org\/the-source\/)\n- [SUPPORT \\| DONATE](https:\/\/apcom.org\/donate\/)\n\nX","attrs_readable_markdown":"Sexual minorities celebrate the passage of an ordinance certifying same-sex couples as having a relationship equivalent to marriage\n\n**Contributor: Takeharu Kato**  \n*Director, Marriage for All Japan Board member of Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ)*\n***\n[Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ)](https:\/\/www.marriageforall.jp\/en\/) was originally founded by lawyers who were involved in the **“Freedom of Marriage for All”** lawsuit, but now, with the addition of people from major advertising agencies, video producers, media relations specialists and LGBT issue activists, MFAJ has about 30 members who are organized in the following teams: External Relations, Litigation Support, Events, Public Relations, Corporate Relations, Lobbying, International Relations, Research, Human Resources, and Fundraising.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture10-Our-members.png)\n\nOur members\n### Understanding Japan’s Situation Concerning Marriage Equality\nJapan’s legal system does not explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage, but as the Civil Code and Family Registration Law use the term “husband and wife” Japanese laws strictly interpret marriage only between a man and a woman.\n\nAccording to various public opinion polls, the percentage of people who are in favor of legalizing marriage between same-sex couples is over 50%, and more than 70% of young people and women support same-sex marriage.\n\nIn 2015, two wards in Tokyo – Shibuya and Setagaya – introduced a same-sex partnership registration system in which local governments recognize a “relationship equivalent to marriage” for same-sex couples. By February 2021, registration was accepted by 76 local governments nationwide, representing more than a third of the population. This is a positive development, but the same -sex partnership does not have legal effect, such as inheritance or tax deduction, and support to legalizing same-sex marriage is growing stronger and stronger.\n\n> “The opinion that same-sex couples should be allowed to legally marry is growing day by day”\n> \n> says Takeharu Kato (Director, Marriage for All Japan)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture8-Group-discussion-22Lets-talk-about-same-sex-marriage22.png)\n\nGroup discussion Let’s talk about same-sex marriage\n\nIn June 2019, three opposition parties submitted to the Japanese parliament (Diet) a bill to amend the Civil Code to legalize same-sex marriages. 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MFAJ reaches out through Twitter (@marriage4all), Facebook (@marriageforalljapan) and YouTube. Regular events titled “Let’s Talk About Same-Sex Marriage” encourage more debate on same-sex marriages in Japan.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture6-Visiting-LDP-Diet-member.png)\n\nVisiting LDP Diet member\n### Expanding the domestic and international network – exploring new partnerships\nMFAJ has called on LGBTI and other organizations to strengthen its network on the domestic front in order to expand activities and increase lobbying with the legislature. To date, some 80 organizations have joined ranks.\n\nA survey on the difficulties faced by same-sex couples in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic was conducted in April 2020 and the results were submitted to the government in the form of a request letter. Discussions with lawmakers intensified and in November 2020, MFAJ successfully organized a second Diet rally on marriage equality which was broadcast live on the internet.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.apcom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture1-Marriage-equality-session-at-ILGA-Asia-Conference-Seoul-2019.png)\n\nMarriage equality session at ILGA Asia Conference Seoul 2019\n\nIn November 2020, MFAL launched a campaign “Business for Marriage Equality” and set up a website [bformarriageequality.net](http:\/\/bformarriageequality.net\/) to work with and give visibility to companies that support marriage equality. 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Meta Description	Sexual minorities celebrate the passage of an ordinance certifying same-sex couples as having a relationship equivalent to marriage Contributor:Takeharu KatoDirector, Marriage for All JapanBoard member of Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ) Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ) was originally founded by lawyers who were involved in the "Freedom of Marriage for All" lawsuit, but now, with
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Boilerpipe Text	Sexual minorities celebrate the passage of an ordinance certifying same-sex couples as having a relationship equivalent to marriage Contributor: Takeharu Kato Director, Marriage for All Japan Board member of Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ) Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ) was originally founded by lawyers who were involved in the “Freedom of Marriage for All” lawsuit, but now, with the addition of people from major advertising agencies, video producers, media relations specialists and LGBT issue activists, MFAJ has about 30 members who are organized in the following teams: External Relations, Litigation Support, Events, Public Relations, Corporate Relations, Lobbying, International Relations, Research, Human Resources, and Fundraising. Our members Understanding Japan’s Situation Concerning Marriage Equality Japan’s legal system does not explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage, but as the Civil Code and Family Registration Law use the term “husband and wife” Japanese laws strictly interpret marriage only between a man and a woman. According to various public opinion polls, the percentage of people who are in favor of legalizing marriage between same-sex couples is over 50%, and more than 70% of young people and women support same-sex marriage. In 2015, two wards in Tokyo – Shibuya and Setagaya – introduced a same-sex partnership registration system in which local governments recognize a “relationship equivalent to marriage” for same-sex couples. By February 2021, registration was accepted by 76 local governments nationwide, representing more than a third of the population. This is a positive development, but the same -sex partnership does not have legal effect, such as inheritance or tax deduction, and support to legalizing same-sex marriage is growing stronger and stronger. “The opinion that same-sex couples should be allowed to legally marry is growing day by day” says Takeharu Kato (Director, Marriage for All Japan) Group discussion Let’s talk about same-sex marriage In June 2019, three opposition parties submitted to the Japanese parliament (Diet) a bill to amend the Civil Code to legalize same-sex marriages. However, the legal debate did not find much traction because the ruling party, with its main support base in the conservative constituencies, repeatedly stated that the constitution of Japan does not envisage same-sex marriage and that legalization is “an issue that relates to the very foundation of the family values and requires careful consideration”. “ …we need not only to win in court, but also to conduct educational activities to gain stronger support from public opinion … “ Takeharu Kato Under the above circumstances, the MFAJ was launched in 2019 as the pivotal organization to develop lobbying activities with the legislature alongside public and community support. Tokyo Rainbow Parade Reaching out to communities and lawmakers Marriage for All Japan provides regular updates in its newsletter and website marriageforall.jp on its own activities, shares domestic and international information on marriage equality and issues briefs on the “Freedom to Marry for All” lawsuit. MFAJ reaches out through Twitter (@marriage4all), Facebook (@marriageforalljapan) and YouTube. Regular events titled “Let’s Talk About Same-Sex Marriage” encourage more debate on same-sex marriages in Japan. Visiting LDP Diet member Expanding the domestic and international network – exploring new partnerships MFAJ has called on LGBTI and other organizations to strengthen its network on the domestic front in order to expand activities and increase lobbying with the legislature. To date, some 80 organizations have joined ranks. A survey on the difficulties faced by same-sex couples in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic was conducted in April 2020 and the results were submitted to the government in the form of a request letter. Discussions with lawmakers intensified and in November 2020, MFAJ successfully organized a second Diet rally on marriage equality which was broadcast live on the internet. Marriage equality session at ILGA Asia Conference Seoul 2019 In November 2020, MFAL launched a campaign “Business for Marriage Equality” and set up a website bformarriageequality.net to work with and give visibility to companies that support marriage equality. To date, some 138 companies and organizations in Japan have expressed their support. On the international front, MFAJ is interacting with other national organizations, including Freedom to Marry Global in the United States and coalitions such as Open for Business with which MFAJ released a report on the economic impact on countries and companies of the legalization of same-sex marriages. Our recent MFAJ activities included a campaign around the first ruling on the “Freedom of Marriage for All” lawsuit in March 2021 and follow-up on other future lawsuits, continuous lobbying with lawmakers, a film festival on same-sex marriages, petitions and fund raising. MFAJ is determined to continue its mission to legalize same-sex marriages in Japan in the coming years. Panel session feat. Evan Wolfson
Markdown	[![APCOM](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/logo_black.png)![APCOM](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/logo_black.png)](https://www.apcom.org/) - [About](https://apcom.org/about/) - [What We Do](https://www.apcom.org/helping-japan-move-slowly-but-surely-to-marriage-equality/) - [Encouraging Testing](https://apcom.org/encouraging-testing/) - [Strengthening Advocacy](https://apcom.org/strengthening-advocacy/) - [Sharing Information](https://apcom.org/sharing-information/) - [Building Leadership](https://apcom.org/building-leadership/) - [Engaging With Global Fund](https://apcom.org/engaging-with-global-fund/) - [Shining a Light](https://apcom.org/shining-a-light/) - [HERO Awards](https://www.apcom.org/hero-awards/) - [apcommu](https://www.apcom.org/apcommu/) - [Contact](https://apcom.org/contact/) - [The Source](https://apcom.org/the-source/) - [SUPPORT \\| DONATE](https://apcom.org/donate/) ![APCOM](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/logo_black.png) # Helping Japan Move, Slowly but Surely, to Marriage Equality By [Vaness](https://www.apcom.org/author/vaness/ "Posts by Vaness") March 19, 2021 [Newsroom](https://www.apcom.org/category/newsroom/), [Publications](https://www.apcom.org/category/publications/), [Regional](https://www.apcom.org/category/regional/) [No Comments](https://www.apcom.org/helping-japan-move-slowly-but-surely-to-marriage-equality/#respond) ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture9-Sexual-minorities-celebrate-the-passage-of-an-ordinance-certifying-same-sex-couples-as-having-a-22relationship-equivalent-to-marriage..png) Sexual minorities celebrate the passage of an ordinance certifying same-sex couples as having a relationship equivalent to marriage Contributor: Takeharu Kato Director, Marriage for All Japan Board member of Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ) * [Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ)](https://www.marriageforall.jp/en/) was originally founded by lawyers who were involved in the “Freedom of Marriage for All” lawsuit, but now, with the addition of people from major advertising agencies, video producers, media relations specialists and LGBT issue activists, MFAJ has about 30 members who are organized in the following teams: External Relations, Litigation Support, Events, Public Relations, Corporate Relations, Lobbying, International Relations, Research, Human Resources, and Fundraising. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture10-Our-members.png) Our members ### Understanding Japan’s Situation Concerning Marriage Equality Japan’s legal system does not explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage, but as the Civil Code and Family Registration Law use the term “husband and wife” Japanese laws strictly interpret marriage only between a man and a woman. According to various public opinion polls, the percentage of people who are in favor of legalizing marriage between same-sex couples is over 50%, and more than 70% of young people and women support same-sex marriage. In 2015, two wards in Tokyo – Shibuya and Setagaya – introduced a same-sex partnership registration system in which local governments recognize a “relationship equivalent to marriage” for same-sex couples. By February 2021, registration was accepted by 76 local governments nationwide, representing more than a third of the population. This is a positive development, but the same -sex partnership does not have legal effect, such as inheritance or tax deduction, and support to legalizing same-sex marriage is growing stronger and stronger. > “The opinion that same-sex couples should be allowed to legally marry is growing day by day” > > says Takeharu Kato (Director, Marriage for All Japan) ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture8-Group-discussion-22Lets-talk-about-same-sex-marriage22.png) Group discussion Let’s talk about same-sex marriage In June 2019, three opposition parties submitted to the Japanese parliament (Diet) a bill to amend the Civil Code to legalize same-sex marriages. However, the legal debate did not find much traction because the ruling party, with its main support base in the conservative constituencies, repeatedly stated that the constitution of Japan does not envisage same-sex marriage and that legalization is “an issue that relates to the very foundation of the family values and requires careful consideration”. > “ …we need not only to win in court, but also to conduct educational activities to gain stronger support from public opinion … “ > > Takeharu Kato Under the above circumstances, the MFAJ was launched in 2019 as the pivotal organization to develop lobbying activities with the legislature alongside public and community support. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture7-Tokyo-Rainbow-Parade.png) Tokyo Rainbow Parade ### Reaching out to communities and lawmakers Marriage for All Japan provides regular updates in its newsletter and website [marriageforall.jp](http://marriageforall.jp/) on its own activities, shares domestic and international information on marriage equality and issues briefs on the “Freedom to Marry for All” lawsuit. MFAJ reaches out through Twitter (@marriage4all), Facebook (@marriageforalljapan) and YouTube. Regular events titled “Let’s Talk About Same-Sex Marriage” encourage more debate on same-sex marriages in Japan. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture6-Visiting-LDP-Diet-member.png) Visiting LDP Diet member ### Expanding the domestic and international network – exploring new partnerships MFAJ has called on LGBTI and other organizations to strengthen its network on the domestic front in order to expand activities and increase lobbying with the legislature. To date, some 80 organizations have joined ranks. A survey on the difficulties faced by same-sex couples in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic was conducted in April 2020 and the results were submitted to the government in the form of a request letter. Discussions with lawmakers intensified and in November 2020, MFAJ successfully organized a second Diet rally on marriage equality which was broadcast live on the internet. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture1-Marriage-equality-session-at-ILGA-Asia-Conference-Seoul-2019.png) Marriage equality session at ILGA Asia Conference Seoul 2019 In November 2020, MFAL launched a campaign “Business for Marriage Equality” and set up a website [bformarriageequality.net](http://bformarriageequality.net/) to work with and give visibility to companies that support marriage equality. To date, some 138 companies and organizations in Japan have expressed their support. On the international front, MFAJ is interacting with other national organizations, including Freedom to Marry Global in the United States and coalitions such as Open for Business with which MFAJ released a report on the economic impact on countries and companies of the legalization of same-sex marriages. Our recent MFAJ activities included a campaign around the first ruling on the “Freedom of Marriage for All” lawsuit in March 2021 and follow-up on other future lawsuits, continuous lobbying with lawmakers, a film festival on same-sex marriages, petitions and fund raising. MFAJ is determined to continue its mission to legalize same-sex marriages in Japan in the coming years. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture4-Panel-session-feat.-Evan-Wolfson.png) Panel session feat. 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Readable Markdown	Sexual minorities celebrate the passage of an ordinance certifying same-sex couples as having a relationship equivalent to marriage Contributor: Takeharu Kato Director, Marriage for All Japan Board member of Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ) * [Marriage For All Japan (MFAJ)](https://www.marriageforall.jp/en/) was originally founded by lawyers who were involved in the “Freedom of Marriage for All” lawsuit, but now, with the addition of people from major advertising agencies, video producers, media relations specialists and LGBT issue activists, MFAJ has about 30 members who are organized in the following teams: External Relations, Litigation Support, Events, Public Relations, Corporate Relations, Lobbying, International Relations, Research, Human Resources, and Fundraising. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture10-Our-members.png) Our members ### Understanding Japan’s Situation Concerning Marriage Equality Japan’s legal system does not explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage, but as the Civil Code and Family Registration Law use the term “husband and wife” Japanese laws strictly interpret marriage only between a man and a woman. According to various public opinion polls, the percentage of people who are in favor of legalizing marriage between same-sex couples is over 50%, and more than 70% of young people and women support same-sex marriage. In 2015, two wards in Tokyo – Shibuya and Setagaya – introduced a same-sex partnership registration system in which local governments recognize a “relationship equivalent to marriage” for same-sex couples. By February 2021, registration was accepted by 76 local governments nationwide, representing more than a third of the population. This is a positive development, but the same -sex partnership does not have legal effect, such as inheritance or tax deduction, and support to legalizing same-sex marriage is growing stronger and stronger. > “The opinion that same-sex couples should be allowed to legally marry is growing day by day” > > says Takeharu Kato (Director, Marriage for All Japan) ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture8-Group-discussion-22Lets-talk-about-same-sex-marriage22.png) Group discussion Let’s talk about same-sex marriage In June 2019, three opposition parties submitted to the Japanese parliament (Diet) a bill to amend the Civil Code to legalize same-sex marriages. However, the legal debate did not find much traction because the ruling party, with its main support base in the conservative constituencies, repeatedly stated that the constitution of Japan does not envisage same-sex marriage and that legalization is “an issue that relates to the very foundation of the family values and requires careful consideration”. > “ …we need not only to win in court, but also to conduct educational activities to gain stronger support from public opinion … “ > > Takeharu Kato Under the above circumstances, the MFAJ was launched in 2019 as the pivotal organization to develop lobbying activities with the legislature alongside public and community support. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture7-Tokyo-Rainbow-Parade.png) Tokyo Rainbow Parade ### Reaching out to communities and lawmakers Marriage for All Japan provides regular updates in its newsletter and website [marriageforall.jp](http://marriageforall.jp/) on its own activities, shares domestic and international information on marriage equality and issues briefs on the “Freedom to Marry for All” lawsuit. MFAJ reaches out through Twitter (@marriage4all), Facebook (@marriageforalljapan) and YouTube. Regular events titled “Let’s Talk About Same-Sex Marriage” encourage more debate on same-sex marriages in Japan. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture6-Visiting-LDP-Diet-member.png) Visiting LDP Diet member ### Expanding the domestic and international network – exploring new partnerships MFAJ has called on LGBTI and other organizations to strengthen its network on the domestic front in order to expand activities and increase lobbying with the legislature. To date, some 80 organizations have joined ranks. A survey on the difficulties faced by same-sex couples in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic was conducted in April 2020 and the results were submitted to the government in the form of a request letter. Discussions with lawmakers intensified and in November 2020, MFAJ successfully organized a second Diet rally on marriage equality which was broadcast live on the internet. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture1-Marriage-equality-session-at-ILGA-Asia-Conference-Seoul-2019.png) Marriage equality session at ILGA Asia Conference Seoul 2019 In November 2020, MFAL launched a campaign “Business for Marriage Equality” and set up a website [bformarriageequality.net](http://bformarriageequality.net/) to work with and give visibility to companies that support marriage equality. To date, some 138 companies and organizations in Japan have expressed their support. On the international front, MFAJ is interacting with other national organizations, including Freedom to Marry Global in the United States and coalitions such as Open for Business with which MFAJ released a report on the economic impact on countries and companies of the legalization of same-sex marriages. Our recent MFAJ activities included a campaign around the first ruling on the “Freedom of Marriage for All” lawsuit in March 2021 and follow-up on other future lawsuits, continuous lobbying with lawmakers, a film festival on same-sex marriages, petitions and fund raising. MFAJ is determined to continue its mission to legalize same-sex marriages in Japan in the coming years. ![](https://www.apcom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Picture4-Panel-session-feat.-Evan-Wolfson.png) Panel session feat. Evan Wolfson *
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