Compare LGBT Rights in Japan & Mexico

Equality Index ?
55 / 100
70 / 100
Legal Index ?
58 / 100
83 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
53 / 100
57 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1881
Legal
Since 1929
Same-sex marriageBanned
Since 1947
Legal
Since 2022
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipVaries by Region
Since 1998
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires surgery
Since 2022
Varies by Region
Since 2004
Gender-affirming careLegal, but restricted for minors
Since 1997
Legal
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognizedVaries by Region
Since 2023
LGBT discriminationIllegal in some contexts
Since 2018
Illegal
Since 2003
LGBT employment discriminationVaries by RegionSexual orientation only
Since 2012
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2003
Sexual orientation only
Since 2003
Same-sex adoptionAmbiguousVaries by Region
Since 2010
Intersex infant surgeryNot bannedNot banned
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 1947
Legal
Since 2012
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (6-month deferral)
Since 2011
Legal
Since 2012
Conversion therapyNot bannedBanned
Since 2024
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 1947
Equal
Since 1872
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