Japan’s capital city will create a system that would recognize and allow partnerships between same-sex adults. The system should begin in April of 2022, according to Reuters."In response to the wishes of Tokyo residents and those concerned by this issue, we will draft a basic principle to recognize same-sex partnerships this fiscal year," Tokyo Gov.
Yuriko Koike announced Tuesday.Koike said Tokyo planned to introduce same-sex partnerships after the city’s local assembly unanimously called for it.
Koike also said that couples will be able to share and rent homes as well as secure hospital visitations.Local municipalities in the area have introduced similar plans to legally recognize same-sex couples, providing these couples with some of the.