Tokyo ward assembly passes ordinance recognizing same-sex couples

Tokyo ward assembly passes ordinance recognizing same-sex couples

Hiroko Masuhara (L) and her partner Koyuki Higashi (2nd from R) hold a banner celebrating the adoption of an ordinance by Tokyo's Shibuya Ward assembly on March 31, 2015, recognizing same-sex partnerships as being equivalent to marriage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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