TOKYO -- The waterfront Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo was lit up in its eponymous colors this week to mark another milestone for LGBTQ rights in Japan.
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Couples pose at a news conference in Tokyo after applying online for partnership certificates on Oct. 11. © Kyodo
TOKYO -- The waterfront Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo was lit up in its eponymous colors this week to mark another milestone for LGBTQ rights in Japan.