The Tokyo government will start issuing proof-of-partnership documents for LGBT couples to make life easier for them but will still not recognize same-sex unions as legal marriage.
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Results44Here’s What Happened Around The World In April 2022
As we head into May, here is a look back at some of the top stories that happened around the world in April, from Sri Lanka’s historic protests against the economic crisis to the Bucha massacre in Ukraine.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Went To Japan And Was Welcomed By Two Giant Dancing Kiwifruit Mascots
On her first overseas trip since the pandemic began, New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern was welcomed in Japan by two giant dancing kiwifruit mascots.
This Japanese Woman MP Proposed A Bill To Protect Teen Girls From Porn Exploitation But Was Laughed At
A Japanese woman lawmaker who proposed a bill to protect teens from being exploited by the adult industry was laughed at by other MPs, shedding light on sexism in Japanese politics.
This Japanese Professor Created A TV Screen That You Can Taste By Licking
A Japanese professor has created a lickable TV screen that can imitate the taste of food.
An Ancient “Killing Stone” In Japan Said To Contain An Evil Fox Spirit Has Split In Half
A legendary stone in Japan said to contain an evil fox spirit has split in half.
11 Human Rights Wins To Celebrate In 2021
Here are 11 human rights wins to celebrate in 2021
This Japanese Aquarium Worker Dressed Up As Santa To Feed The Fish And It’s Mesmerizing To Watch
An aquarium worker in Yokohama, Japan, dressed up as Santa Claus to feed the fish at a local aquarium on Friday Dec. 10.
A Japanese Man Dressed Up As The Joker Stabbed Passengers On A Train And Started A Fire, Injuring 17
as the Joker started a fire on a train in Tokyo and attacked passengers with a knife on Sunday Oct. 31, injuring at least 17 people, one critically.
This Japanese Princess Has Given Up Her Royal Status To Marry A Commoner Despite Public Backlash
Japan’s Princess Mako, niece of the current Japanese emperor, has renounced her royal status and married her college sweetheart Kei Komuro at a registry office in Tokyo in a ceremony conducted by royal representatives on Tuesday Oct. 26.
This Japanese Woman Transforms Old Cardboard Boxes Into Lifelike Sculptures And It’s Incredible
Monami Ohno, a woman in Japan, has created over 200 sculptures made only from cardboard and glue – and sometimes a few drops of water.
5 Places That Have Flooded This Month
Floods are ravaging cities and countries around the world. Here are just a few of the places that have been affected in the past month alone.