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With several high-profile cases concerning LGBTQ rights in recent years, it can be hard to stay up-to-date. Join us for a glance at the laws in Japan that affect the lives of LGBTQ people. When it comes to Japanese laws related to LGBTQ rights, Japan is often criticized by the international community. Take a look at these recent reports: The 2023 Human Rights Watch report on Japan notes the continuing lack of non-discrimination laws regarding sexual orientation and gender identity and no recognition of same-sex marriages by the national government.Amnesty International’s 2023 report adds that …