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Japan Gay Travel Guide

LGBT Legal Civil Unions Safety: 8/10

Growing acceptance with vibrant scene in Tokyo and Osaka. Partnership certificates in some cities.

Highlights:

  • • Tokyo Rainbow Pride
  • • Vibrant scene in Shinjuku Ni-chome
125,100,000 People
2 Cities
6 Venues
68% Acceptance

Legal Status & Rights

Same-Sex Relations

Legal

Same-sex sexual activity is legal and has never been criminalized.

Marriage Equality

Not Legal

Civil Unions

Recognized

Domestic Partnership

Not Available

Joint Adoption

Not Allowed

Legal Gender Recognition

Allowed (since 2004)

Protection & Anti-Discrimination

Employment Protection

Not Protected

Housing Protection

Not Protected

Hate Crime Protection

Not Protected

Constitutional Protection

Not Protected

Additional Rights & Services

Openly Serve in Military

Not Protected

Blood Donation

Restricted

Conversion Therapy Ban

Not Protected

LGBT Organizations Legal

Protected

Age of Consent

16 years Equal for all

Prostitution

Illegal

Illegal but widely tolerated in various forms

Safety Information

8/10

Safety Score

Travel Safety
Police Protection

Moderate

Social Climate

Public Acceptance68%

Pride Celebrations

This country hosts Pride events

Country Information

Capital:Tokyo
Currency:JPY (Â¥)
Languages:Japanese, English
Population:125,100,000