Japan’s First Lady joins Tokyo Pride parade
By Sam Rigby
Japan’s First Lady Akie Abe joined the Tokyo Pride parade on Sunday (April 27).
The wife of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe joined drag queens on a float, which made its way through the streets of the Japanese capital.
Speaking about her Pride experience on Facebook, she said: “I want to help build a society where anyone can conduct happy, enriched lives without facing discrimination.
“I had the pleasure of spending fun time filled with smiles. Thank you,” she wrote.
The First Lady is known for being outspoken and holds very different views to those of her conservative husband, including her opposition to nuclear power.
Same-sex marriage remains illegal in Japan, with statistics showing that many are still opposed to a change in legislation.
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