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Japan's Same-Sex Partnerships Soar: 92.5% Coverage Achieved!

7/25/2025

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In a groundbreaking shift, Japan's same-sex partnership systems now embrace 92.5% of the population, with 530 municipalities on board as of May 31, 2025. This surge, a remarkable 7.4 percentage point increase in just one year, has led to nearly 10,000 partnership certificates being issued, granting same-sex couples vital access to family-related services. Courts have also declared the ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for equality.

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In a groundbreaking shift, Japan's same-sex partnership systems now embrace 92.5% of the population, with 530 municipalities on board as of May 31, 2025. This surge, a remarkable 7.4 percentage point increase in just one year, has led to nearly 10,000 partnership certificates being issued, granting same-sex couples vital access to family-related services. Courts have also declared the ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for equality.