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Coverage dated October 31, 2022

Tokyo's capital begins same-sex partnership recognition

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Tokyo’s capital has begun issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed. The certificates are not

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  1. Madison

    Tokyo's capital begins same-sex partnership recognition (opens Madison)

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    Madison's feed description

    Tokyo’s capital has begun issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed. The certificates are not

  2. CBS News

    Tokyo begins issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The historic move will allow LGBTQ+ partners to be treated as married couples for some public services such as housing, health care and welfare.

  3. The Guardian

    Tokyo issues long-awaited same-sex partnership certificates (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Partnership certificates allow same-sex couples to be treated as married couples in areas like housing, health and welfare

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Japan's capital begins same-sex partnership recognition (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Japan's capital, Tokyo, began issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples on Tuesday, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed.

  5. NBC News

    Tokyo begins same-sex partnership recognition (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Gay marriage is still illegal in Japan, but about 200 municipalities across the country now recognize same-sex partnerships.

  6. Advocate

    Tokyo Same-Sex Couples Start Receiving Partnership Certificates (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    The certificates don't confer all the rights of marriage but represent a step forward, activists say.

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