gay ward in Japan passes an ordinance that gives same - sex couples some of the rights of married heterosexual couples . Activists welcome the decision ; hope that it will lead to greater equality for LGBT people in Japan . Recent legislation makes most young Japanese open to the idea of gay marriage .
Shibuya ward in Tokyo passes an ordinance that gives same-sex couples some of the rights of married heterosexual couples . Activists welcome the decision ; hope that it will lead to greater equality for LGBT people in Japan . Recent poll finds most young Japanese open to the idea of gay marriage .