http://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/05/asia/ripley-same-sex-union-certificate-japan/index.html

That's one step closer. It's a small step, but it's something! One day I hope we all can have the right to marry whoever we want.
Loved this article!

This made me happy... I'd love to get married to the girl of my dreams in Japan... somewhere pretty. Hopefully Japan will grow more ok with lgbt issues since they don't have religious stupidity to deal with.

"But businesses, hospitals, landlords, and other entities are not legally bound to acknowledge it." What's the point of it then >.> I'm happy about them but really?

Edit: Ah, it's mostly symbolic. At least that's a step towards something better.

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It's better than nothing I suppose, and technically, a marriage certificate is just symbolic between a het couple too.

It's better than nothing I suppose, and technically, a marriage certificate is just symbolic between a het couple too.

True, but companies are 'legally bound to acknowledge it'.

last edited at Nov 5, 2015 11:48AM

It's better than nothing I suppose, and technically, a marriage certificate is just symbolic between a het couple too.

There are much more than symbols that come with a legal marriage. Like, being the legal guardian of children. Or taxes. Or inheritance. Etc.

Well, it's still a step in the right direction. Small as it is. Hopefully, in a few years, they'll be able to marry like any other couple.

It's better than nothing I suppose, and technically, a marriage certificate is just symbolic between a het couple too.

There are much more than symbols that come with a legal marriage. Like, being the legal guardian of children. Or taxes. Or inheritance. Etc.

I know, I know... but it is just a piece of paper, or a digital record. If those all got wiped out, then they are still married.

It's a step forward. Just need to continue walking.

Yeay~!!
A small victory is still a victory!!
Still a long bumpy road ahead, of course.

you know that feelin, when you see a baby takes his first tiny steps?
That feeling.

this is old news.