Same-sex couples from left; partners Satoko Nagamura and Mamiko Moda and their son Ittan, and John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney pose for photos after the press conference marking the first day of Tokyo’s recognition for partnerships, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Tuesday began issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples in the Japanese capital, a small improvement toward greater awareness of sexual diversity in a country where same-sex marriage is not allowed. (AP Photo/Mari Yamaguchi)