Japan may say “nay” to same-sex marriage, but that isn’t stopping Tokyo Disneyland. This week, Mickey and friends announced it would allow same-sex couples to hold ceremonies on its ground, even though their marriages wouldn’t be legally recognized in Japan.
The Taipei Times reports that Tokyo Disneyland came to their decision after a woman inquired about marrying her female partner at the theme park’s resort. Koyuki Higashi and her partner were told they could have their wedding at the Tokyo Disney Resort, but would not be able to exchange vows in the chapel because of Christian teachings.
Although same-sex marriage is not legal in Japan, the Taipei Times report also notes that the LGBT community in Tokyo is growing:
Disneyland’s stance was a rare sign of progress in a country still uncertain about its attitude towards homosexuality. There are no laws against homosexuality, and Tokyo is home to a large lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population, many of whom took part in the capital’s first rainbow pride event last month.









