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lilyginnyblackv2 · 1 year

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I think a lot of Buddy Daddies fans will be interested in this article by Unseen Japan entitled: How discriminatory comments by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary may lead to actual reform on LGBTQ+ issues in Japan.

Here is an excerpt from the article (with text provided underneath):

Text: Just days after Prime Minister Kishida minced words on legalizing same-sex marriage, his secretary Arai Masayoshi made things worse. Speaking to reporters off the record, Arai expressed his distaste for sexual minorities, saying, “I don’t want them living next to me either. ”Arai’s comments very much made it on the record. The ensuing backlash led to Kishida summarily sacking him. Arai’s blatant discrimination prompted politicians and activists to decry his comments and reignited discussions on the government’s failure to protect sexual minorities.

(Bold done by me for emphasis and to highlight what Arai said, specifically.)

There are also a lot of quotes by politicians in the article as well. One, Koizumi Shinjiro, makes this comment:

Text: Looking at the news reports on these statements, once again I feel that the government’s efforts to tackle the declining birth rate on a different dimension will never come to fruition if their policy is based on denying diverse values and ways of life [3].

It should be noted that many of the politicians, activists, and every day people in Japan do not agree with these sentiments and actually support same-sex marriage rights. Unseen Japan made a Twitter post about this, which I will link below.

Text: A new telephone poll by Kyodo News says that, in the wake of discriminatory comments against LGBTQ people by PM Kishida’s (former) secretary, a full 64% of people in Japan support same sex marriage rights. Only 24.9% oppose.

And the wild thing is that Buddy Daddies is airing right now, right when it seems like issues regarding same-sex marriage, discrimination, and general rights are all starting to reach a boiling point in Japan. We have this show airing about two hitmen living together and raising a child together. IN MODERN DAY 2023 JAPAN.

That’s the big thing. They aren’t raising a kid together in a made up fantasy land or in a sci-fi future world or in a city based off of NYC. Kazuki and Rei are raising Miri in modern day, 2023, Japan.

When Kazuki and Rei are at Miri’s daycare, listening to her speech with all the other parents (moms, really) like this:

They are going to be perceived as a same-sex couple. When the government official was looking over their paper work like this:

He was perceiving them as a same-sex couple.

We know that one of the theme’s of the series is “two people of the same sex raising a child together.” That was a modern day theme that they wanted to explore. And they are exploring it so mundanely. Like, there are some ridiculous aspects to the series, but those aspects aren’t connected to them being two guys raising a child. The ridiculous stuff usually stems from the conflicting aspects of their job and caring for Miri + their general personalities.

Instead, we are getting a story that is normalizing the concept of a same-sex couple (as society would perceive them) raising a kid together. Right when there is a shitstorm going on in the Japanese government around discriminatory statements about sexual minorities by the PM, the PM’s secretary, and other politicians in PM’s political party in the past (like back in 2018).

This is kinda revolutionary by not being revolutionary at all, and just presenting everything in a realistic and normal way (in regards to the more SOL aspects, anyway). And that, in the current Japanese social and political climate surrounding LGBT+ based issues, makes it a very queer series. Even if the creators weren’t intending on that.

And now, I am done finishing on this topic (at least for now), lol.

#Buddy Daddies #KazuRei #Kazuki Kurusu #Rei Suwa #same-sex marriage in Japan #Japanese government and politics #Japanese society #Japanese LGBT issues #LGBT #queer #queer media #long post #image heavy post

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politijohn · 1 month

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More progress in Asia

#lgbt #lgbtq #equality #same sex marriage #marriage equality #politics #government #Japan #Asia #the left #progressive #good news #current events #news

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offonaherosjourney · 1 year

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At some point Kazuki is going to vent to a mom from daycare about how hard parenting is and how he wished Rei helped more around the house and the woman is going to nod understandingly and ask Kazuki how long he and Rei have been married and Kazuki is going to give her a puzzled look and say "married? we're not even dating??", and that woman is going to laugh because haha turns out that Kazuki the failed stand-up comedian does have some good jokes after all.

#kazuki doesn't understand why she finds it funny #also for narrative purposes same-sex marriage is legal in japan in this anime #that being said platonic relationships are important and valid!!#you can absolutely raise a child with someone you are not dating have never dated or don't intend to date #buddy daddies #kazuki kurusu #suwa rei #nym's posts

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lgbtpopcult · 2 months

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Japan court rules ban on same-sex marriage is ‘unconstitutional’ | LGBTQ News | Al Jazeera

Let's go

#japan #Asia #same sex marriage #politics #lesbian #gay #lgbt #lgbtq #wlw #bi #girls who like girls #lgbtqia #sapphic

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iexistyoudimwit · 1 year

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Church bells SFX

Kyutarou: We could all die tomorrow. Other might resent us and seek revenge on us. There's a chance that we could put others in our lives in danger. Are you prepared to accept that?

Kazuki & Rei: silently saying "I do"

Kyutarou: Then don't regret it.

#kazuki kurusu #rei suwa #miri unasaka #kazurei #buddy daddies #wedding #marriage #help #I WANT MORE #Japan doesn't have same sex marriage but P.A. Animation works

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icespur · 6 months

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So gay/Lesbian marriage is not legalized in Japan yet, but they aren't completely opposed to LGBT couples

There's tons of discussion on why Atlus should allow gay romance in the Persona games. I agree. I saw one saying the implementation of a gay romance in Persona 5 could even fit in with the "rebelling against society" themes.

Akeshu/ShuAke scenario I imagine where they decide to get married but since it's not legalized in Japan they just go "🤷‍♀️, Okay, then, if we can't get hitched in the real world, we're doing it in the cognitive world."

Or short version: AKESHU METAVERSE WEDDING OUT OF PURE SPITE FOR THEIR COUNTRY'S LAWS.

Morgana thinks this is a reckless idea, "Did you two forget how dangerous the Metaverse is? What, do you think the Shadows will just obediently attend and sit in the audience? Not to mention how long this is going to take, I hope you're okay with a speed run wedding if you don't want to run into the Reaper."

They ain't listening! Well, Goro might rethink some things since he is pretty logical (for the most part). Joker though gives zero effs, yeah, that's nice Mona, but we literally don't have many options, WE ARE TYING THE KNOT AND WE ARE DOING IT HERE!

We are crashing the depths of Mementos and saying our vows before the Holy Grail, Yaldabaoth can be the Preacher, we are doing this, NO 👏 IS NOT 👏 AN OPTION 👏.

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wearejapanese · 1 month

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A Japanese high court ruled Thursday the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, in a move likely to further mount pressure on the government to do more to protect sexual minorities.

The Sapporo High Court upheld the lower court's landmark verdict in 2021 that said non-recognition of same-sex marriage violates the right to equality protected under the Constitution but rejected a total of 6 million yen ($40,600) in damages sought by three same-sex couples in Hokkaido against the state for emotional distress.

The plaintiffs said they will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.

The ruling, the first by a high court among six lawsuits filed at five district courts questioning the current laws' unacceptance of same-sex marriage, said the provisions violate not only Article 14 on the right to equality but also Article 24, which says marriage shall be only on the mutual consent of "both sexes."

The court stated for the first time that Article 24 can be understood as also guaranteeing marriage between individuals of the same sexes.

The clause did not anticipate same-sex marriages when the Constitution was enacted but "it should be interpreted against the background where respect for individuals is more clearly considered," Presiding Judge Kiyofumi Saito said in handing down the ruling.

The ruling also said "there would be no disadvantage or harm" even if same-sex marriages are legalized, including in terms of social impact.

Feelings of discomfort or aversion toward same-sex marriages "are only due to sensuous, emotional reasons," the ruling said, adding those feelings could be resolved through promotion of public awareness about the unnecessity of treating same-sex couples differently.

Japan remains the only Group of Seven major industrialized country that has not legalized same-sex marriage or civil unions, despite growing pressure from the LGBT community and its supporters.

In the lawsuit, the government has argued that the Constitution presumes marriage is only between heterosexual couples.

In rejecting the plaintiffs' claims for damages, the court said, "It cannot be said that discussions at the Diet...regarding provisions not allowing same-sex marriage are clearly in violation of the Constitution."

One of the plaintiffs told a press conference in Sapporo that she was "encouraged by the forward-thinking" ruling.

At the district court level, courts have given different opinions regarding same-sex marriage, with Tokyo District Court becoming the latest to give a ruling on the issue earlier Thursday.

The Tokyo court said the lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the country is in a state of unconstitutionality, reaching the same conclusion as Tokyo and Fukuoka district courts in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

Sapporo and Nagoya district courts have ruled that disallowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional in 2021 and 2023, respectively, while the Osaka District Court said it was constitutional in 2022. Every court has dismissed compensation claims.

In the Tokyo District Court ruling Thursday, Presiding Judge Tomoyuki Tobisawa said the lack of legal arrangements similar to heterosexual marriages for same-sex couples was "a deprivation of a key part of their personal identity."

But Tobisawa concluded it did not amount to unconstitutionality at present, saying the Diet has "many options" to take action on the issue.

The eight plaintiffs, consisting of company employees and public servants in their 40s and 50s living in Tokyo, said legislative inaction on the matter has violated their rights and caused them emotional distress. They had sought 1 million yen each from the central government.

Japan's civil law and family registration law provisions are based on marriage between a man and a woman, and privileges resulting from matrimony, including inheritance rights, tax benefits and joint custody of children, are only granted to heterosexual couples.

Against that backdrop, an increasing number of municipalities have issued partnership certificates to make it easier for same-sex partners to enjoy some of the same public service benefits as heterosexual couples, although they are not legally binding.

#japan #lgbt #lgbtqia #politics #news #same sex marriage #marriage #civil rights

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bellybursterhungrythirster · 3 months

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F.I.L.S.S. play my favorite video..

Yes… excellent…..

#rvb #same sex marriage #tucklix #japan #kawaii

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1esbrarian · 1 year

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#article #same sex marriage #japan #e #politics

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magnetictapedatastorage · 1 year

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Masayoshi Arai reportedly said he would not want to live next to, or look at, people in same-sex relationships. Mr Arai also warned that permitting gay marriage in Japan would lead to many abandoning the country.

Mr Kishida said the remarks were "outrageous" and "completely incompatible" with his government's policies. Japan - a country still largely bound by traditional gender roles and family values - is the only G7 nation that does not recognise same-sex marriage. However, recent polling suggests most Japanese support gay marriage.

A number of same-sex couples have also filed lawsuits across Japan in recent years arguing that the ban on same-sex marriage violates the country's constitution. Prior to Mr Arai's dismissal, Mr Kishida had talked about issues surrounding same-sex marriage in parliament.

#bbc #japan #same sex marriage

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selenealwayscries · 11 months

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I WAS JOKING ABOUT BAD ASS TEMPLE FOR PRIDE MONTH ON DISCORD AND THEN I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS WHAT THE FUCK

BAD ASS TEMPLE SAID LOVE WINS AS A THREAT AND IT WORKED WHAT THE HELL 😭😭😭😭😭

#hypnosis mic #hypmic #bad ass temple #cuz nagoya . yknow #its not even pride month over here in england yet and we already got incredible news like this 😭 what the hell #we finally have a second east asian country thats considering legalizing same sex marriage !!!! thats massive !!!!!!!!!#taiwan has been shouldering the burden of being the only east asian place you can legally get married to someone of the same sex 😭#god this is such incredible news . BAT said fix homophobia and they listened <3 #im going nuts over this news its not even funny #japan has been really conservative about queer people for the longest time and the nagoya court just drops this BOMB onto our laps <3 #i really hope they really do go through with it !!! itll be an uphill battle against a conservative government but itll be so worth it !!!!#anyways i just needed to make that joke o7 the power of BAT sunset cards made their entire division reconsider their homophobic ways <3 #moondrop.txt

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xitty · 2 months

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Btw, coincidentally* today there were news again of Japan's courts, this time including Sapporo High Court, first High Court to do so, ruling that Japan's ban of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. News on Japan Times website.

It doesn't mean government will do anything about it but at least it's increasing the pressure and calling on their bullshit.

#* tatsumi brought up in romantic? date that two men can't marry each other #c'mon japan there are so many 2d idol boys that wanna marry each other but are held back real life bs ;P #akira what are you gonna do with your stories if japan ever allows same-sex marriage?

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politijohn · 2 years

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Let's go, Japan!

#Japan #Pride Month #lgbtq #asia #current events #news #international affairs #same sex marriage #equality #pride #lgbtq rights

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head-post · 2 months

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Japan’s highest court says same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

A Japanese high court ruled that it was “unconstitutional” not to allow same-sex marriage in the country, in a first appeal court ruling on the matter, Japanese media reported on Thursday.

Sapporo High Court in northern Japan issued the ruling, while dismissing the plaintiffs’ claim for damage to the national government, according to media reports.

Homosexuality has been legal in Japan since 1880, and the country is relatively liberal compared to some other Asian nations. Only one place in Asia has legalised same-sex marriage – Taiwan.

In 2015, Tokyo passed an ordinance allowing same-sex couples to obtain “partnership certificates,” giving them some of the same rights as married heterosexual couples. Since then, dozens of municipalities have passed ordinances unofficially recognising same-sex relationships. But activists say Japan’s LGBT community still faces prejudice and the country has yet to pass a national anti-discrimination law that protects LGBT people.