Why are same-sex marriages banned in Japan?
Why are same-sex marriages banned in Japan?
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Same-sex marriages are not explicitly banned in Japan. However, Japanese law does not currently recognize same-sex marriage as a legal union. This is because the Japanese Constitution defines marriage as between a man and a woman.

The lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage in Japan is due to a variety of social and cultural factors. Japanese society has traditionally been conservative and heteronormative, and LGBT people have faced discrimination and marginalization. Additionally, many Japanese people still view marriage as a means to continue the family line and perpetuate the traditional family structure.

Despite these barriers, there has been increasing support for same-sex marriage in Japan, with a recent survey showing that 67% of Japanese people aged 20-29 support it. However, the Liberal Democratic Party, which has been in power for over 60 years, has consistently opposed any efforts to legalize same-
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