134 Couples Using Same-Sex Partnership Systems Across Japan
On October 31st, Nijiiro Diversity released the latest statistics regarding the usage of same-sex partnership systems that have been implemented in six municipalities across Japan.
【データ共有】地方自治体の同性パートナー認知 134組になりました。
世田谷区56組／渋谷区24組／伊賀市4組／宝塚市0組／那覇市18組／札幌市32組（戸籍上異性カップル1組含む）→合計134組〈2017年10月31日 虹色ダイバーシティ調べ〉 pic.twitter.com/ou88ogi41l— 虹色ダイバーシティ (@nijidiversity) November 1, 2017
Number of Couples Using Same-Sex Partnership Systems by Region (October 2017)
| Total | 134 Couples (+8) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Setagaya Ward | 56 Couples (+2) |
| Tokyo | Shibuya Ward | 24 Couples (+3) |
| Mie Prefecture | Iga City | 4 Couples |
| Hyogo Prefecture | Takarazuka City | 0 Couples |
| Okinawa Prefecture | Naha City | 18 Couples (+1) |
| Hokkaido | Sapporo City | 32 Couples (+2) |
(Note: The graphic indicates that the numbers include one couple from Sapporo that is legally considered opposite sex.)