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Mamiko Shigeta (left) and Satoko Nagamura (partial image processing) present the “Affidavit of Family Partnership”
On day 1 in Adachi-ku, Tokyo, the “family partnership system” that officially certifies sexual minority couples as LGBT began. On the first day, four groups filed affidavits. If the couple have children, the family boat that proves to be a family will be presented for the first time in Tokyo.
The first was the management of the restaurants that live in the neighborhood.
The two signed an affidavit of association on the premises of the room “El Sophia” (Umeda 7). The courtroom staff confirmed the documents, such as the green card, and accepted the affidavit. In about a week a receipt and a card will be issued with the names of the person and the member.
Mr. Nagamura and Mr. Shigeta, who completed the application, smiled, “The city of Adachi had an atmosphere where it was difficult to go out, but I am glad that the relationship was recognized.” “It is a talisman that the local government supports.” presented.
Reiko Matsumoto, head of the Diversity Society Promotion Division in the same district, said: “I would like to promote the system so that stakeholders can live in peace.”
In Adachi Ward, a male ward council said in September last year at the ward council that “Adachi Ward will be destroyed if there are only LGBT people.” After being criticized, he apologized for his comments and withdrew. Mayor Yayoi Kondo has been promoting the introduction of the partnership system by exchanging views with stakeholders. (Asako Sunagami)
