YOKOHAMA – Yokohama began issuing certificates that recognize the partnerships of sexual minorities and common-law couples Monday.
Yokohama is the third city in the nation to implement a recognition system for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, as well as common-law couples, according to the city. It will also provide translated certificates for eligible foreign people who require them.
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