Transsexual assembly member begins 1st day of work

Transsexual assembly member begins 1st day of work

TOKYO, Japan - Aya Kamikawa, a transsexual who won a seat in the assembly of Tokyo's Setagaya Ward in the April 27 elections, points at her name as she began her first day of work at the ward office on May 2. (Kyodo)

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