Okinawa capital recognizes same-sex partnerships

Mikiko Shiroma, mayor of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, holds a certificate recognizing same-sex partnerships as equivalent to marriage, at the municipal government offices on July 8, 2016. Naha became the country's fifth local government to adopt such a measure aimed at eliminating discrimination against sexual minorities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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