Posted on 02/14/2023 7:36:59 PM PST by marshmallow
A majority of members in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are opposed to the legalization of same-sex marriage
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dismissed a close aide following media reports accusing him of making derogatory remarks against sexual minorities.
Masayoshi Arai who served as an executive secretary to Kishida had given out off-the-record comments to the press on Feb. 3 highlighting his reluctance to “not even want to look at” sexual minorities, The Asahi Shimbun reported on Feb. 4.
Kishida told the press that Arai’s statements were absolutely against his government’s stance for an inclusive Japanese society.
“My administration has made clear that it is seeking to establish a sustainable and inclusive society in which diversity is recognized. The comments by Arai go completely against that stance,” Kishida said during his recent visit to Sakai, Fukui Prefecture
The controversy erupted after Arai stated that he would not even want to live next door to same-sex couples during a Feb. 3 meeting with reporters.
He retracted his statements the same day as some of the remarks had derogatory tones towards same-sex couples and LGBTQ individuals.
Arai’s remarks had come following Prime Minister Kishida expressing hesitation in legalizing same-sex marriage saying that it would fundamentally “change society” and people's values.
Earlier during a discussion in Japan’s Lower House regarding the legalization of same-sex unions on Feb. 1, Kishida stated that the matter of legalization of same-sex marriages would be a topic that is considered “very carefully."
“Because it’s a topic that will change people’s perception of family, values, and society, it’s important to make a decision only after deeply contemplating the mood of the whole of society,” Kishida had said during the session.
A significant number of members of Kishida’s ruling conservative Liberal Democratic Party have opposed the legalization of same-sex marriages, citing.......
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Japan has officially gone woke!
Haw, considering Japanese history I am surprised this is even an issue!
The Samurai considered sex with women as a drain on their vitality, but had no such issue with younger boys.
Marriage was delayed until older age.
Did Japan pass the new age of consent law, or is it still thirteen?
Japan has officially gone wok!
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“Japan has officially gone woke!”
More likely getting a bunch of crap from the US, as that is the way we operate now.
Yeah, need to kowtow to the great white (retarded) father. The Japanese don’t want to offend our LGBTXYZQWERTY sensibilities.
The liberal democrats are the conservatives opposed to the LGBT agenda?
No wonder Japan is confused, they can't get their names straight.
As Patrick Henry said, “Give me LGBQT or give me death.”
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