The Surprising Reason Why LGBT Marriage is Prohibited in Japan

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0:19 Introduction
1:10 Introducing the "Kyoto partnership oath system"
3:58 About LGBT marriage in Japan
7:02 A message to LGBT foreigners coming to Japan
8:38 Today's conclusion

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0:19 Introduction
1:10 Introducing the "Kyoto partnership oath system"
3:58 About LGBT marriage in Japan
7:02 A message to LGBT foreigners coming to Japan
8:38 Today's conclusion

[DavidLS]

It's hard to understand how Japan doesn't have marriage equality when 80% of its population supports it. Constitutions can be amended.

[GothicSillyBat]

Can we talk about how sweet Shogo is? He's one of the most kind people I have ever seen!

[slicer]

we had the same issue in Australia before it got legalized. the first place to "attempt" to make it legal, was Canberra our capital where it was tested but all the marriages got illegitimized because it was unconstitutional. so they changed the definition of marriage which then made it legal.

[kokeslee]

What if you're already married to someone of the same gender and try to move to Japan? Would Japan allow it or would they reject citizenship altogether?

[LeoDaV]

This is great!! You truly are a window into Japan for people that live abroad!

[mishapurser]

"This is an unanticipated situation". That's the point. So it ought to be amended to accommodate the unanticipated situation and resolve the contradiction in the constitution.
Thank you for making this video.

[jkb]

We had a similar system in Germany or a few years before it was decided that real marriages have to be allowed instead. So, the Partnership Oath may not be ideal, but it is a step in the right direction.

[SamanthaRichardsonWP]

Can confirm that Japanese people are very LGBTQ friendly. My host family and Japanese teachers/friends I'm still in contact with are very happy and supportive of my relationship with my gf 😊

[mrboiardo]

"However, this of course means that the relationship of the couple will be "parent and child""

Sweet home alabama

[autosadist]

i think there are a lot of lgbt people all over the world who have to hide themselves their entire lives due to their circumstances. i see a lot of artists on twitter from japan who lgbt in some way, but I don't know how many people are "out". some people who are in the closet might use the internet as an outlet to be themselves, maybe? anyway., i think a lot of people have to hide in places where being out of the closet can threaten your livelihood, etc.

[deaththekid]

“The older partner of the couple can adopt the younger”
SWEET HOME

[dragonshivers]

When I read the 'both sexes are equal' bit, to me it felt like that line was to ensure the woman's safety. The notion that a man gains ownership of a woman through marriage is outdated and this was probably one of the ways they chose to phase out that line of thinking. Saying 'husband and wife' seems like a qualifier to show that the partnership is exactly that, a willing partnership with actual titles, not ownership.
I know arranged marriage was big way back when, so I think this rule was created to ensure the safety of the woman, not to disparage the queer community.
We all know how many queer samurai there were, so it's not like anyone had an actual problem with it ;) (even if some did still have wives)
If people get married, they pay more taxes. Why wouldn't the government want that? Seems like a missed opportunity to me. Holding on to the 'only man and woman go together' honestly feels like 'homophobia' wearing a thin veil of 'constitution'.

All in all, I am happy things are heading in the right direction <3
Let's keep making it happen :D

[pappanalab]

I love Japan and its culture and for a while I was considering staying there for a year or two. This is one of the big reasons I wouldn't be able to live there long-term though. As a lesbian the fact that I can't be married is a huge deal breaker.

[LokiMischief]

I appreciate your delicacy, kindness and sensitivity when dealing with this topic. The way you present information helps people relax and actually hear what is being said instead of raising walls against it. Thank you for your hard work. Wishing you well.

[joshuaroberts]

My friend never had an issue over there when she worked as a Joshi. In fact one of her attacks was pretty sexual but the fans(and other wrestlers) thought it was hilarious. People saying "just change the constitution!" need to remember that even in many Western countries anti-LBGT laws are still on the books but just not enforced. We all have a LONG way to go

[sophiepedigree]

I've always wanted to visit Japan. Still want to one day. But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't afraid I'd stand out, being a 185 cm tall trans woman. It was hard enough to be accepted here in Canada, I get the feeling it'd be way harder over there.

[Briar_Bear]

I've been planning a trip to Japan with my brother and as a trans person I've been very anxious about the possibility of getting harassed so I'm glad that you included the last part. Still anxious about onsen though since I look 100% male with a beard and everything but am lacking a certain feature...

[mr_sushifruit]

I think this editing style is great because it’s very entertaining and makes such a heavy subject more consumable and interesting. Younger audiences such as young children and opens up a new kind of acceptance and understanding.

[marinaburlot]

Wow. I just recently discovered your channel and it is so great of you to discuss about so many different subjects. It is indeed rare to see videos about LGBTs in Japan made by japanese people. So thank you!