Shibuya Ward and NPO Collaborate on National Partnership System Survey
Shibuya Ward and NPO Join Forces for Partnership System Analysis
In a significant collaborative effort, Shibuya Ward (Mayor: Ken Hasebe) and the certified NPO Nijiiro Diversity (located in Osaka, Chairperson: Maki Muraki) have conducted a nationwide survey investigating the status of partnership systems in Japanese municipalities. The findings, released as of May 31, 2025, detail the number of municipalities implementing the system, the total registrations, and the population coverage rate, all of which are now publicly accessible on the Shibuya Ward and NIJI BRIDGE websites.
Understanding the Partnership System
The partnership system is a framework that allows local governments to recognize couples in same-sex relationships as having