Rocket News 24
June 26, 2015
By: Joan Coello

Most Asian nations, when compared to Western countries, have a relatively conservative mindset towards same-sex unions, but 2015 seems to be a progressive year for the LGBT community in Asia so far.

Earlier this year, Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward became the first ward to recognize same-sex marriages in Japan. In May, Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City took the first step towards administrating same-sex partnerships, and now Taipei City follows in Kaohsiung’s footsteps to become the second city in Taiwan to offer same-sex partnership registrations.

Last week, supporters of same-sex relationships in Taiwan took a moment of rejoice as the nation’s capital city, Taipei, began administration for same-sex partnerships.     [FULL  STORY]