LGBT rights in Akita Prefecture

Akita Prefecture was the seventh prefecture to create a registry for same-sex partnerships and the third prefecture to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Recognition of same-sex relationships and families

A partnership oath system has also been in effect in Akita Prefecture since 1 April 2022.^[1] In addition, Akita City also passed a partnership registry in April 2022.^[2]

Discrimination protections

In April 2022, legislation prohibiting discrimination among others sexual orientation and gender identity came into operation in Akita Prefecture.^[3]

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