Is Japan going to legalize same-sex marriage?
Episode 160, Jun 07, 2023, 10:00 AM
A series of court cases pertaining to same-sex marriage might be helping to shape the debate over whether or not Japan will act on legalization. Anika Osaki Exum speaks to two transgender individuals — one Japanese, the other American — on their experiences in Japan and what allowing same-sex marriage might mean for them.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
On this episode:
Shaun McKenna: Articles | Twitter | Instagram
Anika Osaki Exum: Articles | Twitter
Fumino Sugiyama: Twitter | Blog
Elin McCready: Twitter
Read more:
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
On this episode:
Shaun McKenna: Articles | Twitter | Instagram
Anika Osaki Exum: Articles | Twitter
Fumino Sugiyama: Twitter | Blog
Elin McCready: Twitter
Read more:
- LGBTQ+ ‘familyship’ systems expand in Japan amid absence of national law (Anika Osaki Exum, The Japan Times)
- The religious right’s hidden sway as Japan trails allies on gay rights (Motoko Rich and Hikari Hida, The New York Times)
- Nagoya court rules not recognizing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional (Kyodo, Reuters)
- Transgender man helps Shibuya make a difference (Naohiko Hatta, Kyodo)
- We’re coming out: Tokyo Rainbow Pride is back, back, back, back, back again (Kat Joplin, The Japan Times)
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