Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward will consider measures relating to sexual minorities by March 2016, a ward official said, following a recent proposal by Shibuya Ward to issue certificates recognizing same-sex unions.
The measures have yet to be decided, and while it remains to be seen whether they will include recognition certificates, Bunkyo intends to introduce policies that are more inclusive of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, an official said.
The measures are part of a larger project to update an ordinance Bunkyo passed in November 2013 to promote gender equality and end discrimination based on sexual orientation. The ordinance also seeks to eradicate domestic violence and sexual harassment.