Compare LGBT Rights in Japan & Saint Helena

Equality Index ?
55 / 100
98 / 100
Legal Index ?
58 / 100
98 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
53 / 100
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Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1881
Legal
Since 2001
Same-sex marriageBannedLegal
Since 2017
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires surgery
Since 2022
Legal, no restrictions
Since 2016
Gender-affirming careLegal, but restricted for minors
Since 1997
Unknown
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognizedUnknown
LGBT discriminationIllegal in some contexts
Since 2018
Illegal
Since 2009
LGBT employment discriminationVaries by RegionSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2009
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2003
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2009
Same-sex adoptionAmbiguousLegal
Intersex infant surgeryNot bannedUnknown
Serving openly in militaryLegal
Since 1947
N/A
Since 2000
Blood donations by MSMsBanned (6-month deferral)
Since 2011
Banned (less than 6-month deferral)
Conversion therapyNot bannedAmbiguous
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 1947
Equal
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