came under fire in 2018 for saying in a magazine article that the government should not support LGBT couples because they cannot bear offspring and thus are not "productive."Nanasaki has protested every time discriminatory remarks have been made but said, "Such remarks are made over and over.
I feel hopeless thinking that this will continue."Japan Alliance for LGBT Legislation, comprised of groups aiding sexual minorities, said in a statement that Yana's remarks, which "hurt not only (LGBT) themselves but also their families, friends and acquaintances, cannot be overlooked."Pride House Tokyo Consortium, an entity promoting better understanding of sexual minorities in cooperation with sponsors of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, including.