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Lesbian candidate fails to win seat in Japan

Started by LostInTime, July 30, 2007, 09:17:22 AM

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Pink News UK
30th July 2007 11:35
Tony Grew

A 32-year-old woman who brought the issue of gay rights to prominence in Japanese society has failed in her bid to be elected to the country's parliament.

Kanako Otsuji, 32, had conducted a colourful and positive campaign for office, at one stage holding a marriage ceremony with her partner.
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