Japan is the only country among the so-called G-7 industrialized nations that does not allow same-sex marriage. But momentum for change is growing, thanks in large part to couples who've stepped out of the shadows to push for equality and inclusion.
. But momentum for change is growing, thanks in large part to couples who've stepped out of the shadows to push for equality and inclusion — despite the personal risks.
Proudly joining the parade that day were Kane Hirata and Kotfei Katsuyama, who have become poster boys for the cause. Hirata and Katsuyama both started life as middle-class kids in families with traditional values. Both men went on to take conventional jobs — Katsuyama as a policeman and Hirata as a firefighter.
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