Current Version
| Region | Japan |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | 1873 |
| Description | Before Emperor meiji rose to power in 1868, homosexuality was legal and accepted in Japan, same sex between samurais, priests and others was seen as normal but the Emperor meiji wanted Japan to be much like Europe and homosexuality in Japan criminalized in 1873. |
| Sources | https://prezi.com/p/ekrduutr4eip/lgbt-rights-in-japan/ |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Federal Law | Yes |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | 1873 |
| Description | Before Emperor meiji rose to power in 1868, homosexuality was legal and accepted in Japan, same sex between samurais, priests and others was seen as normal but the Emperor meiji wanted Japan to be much like Europe and homosexuality in Japan criminalized in 1873. |
| Sources | https://prezi.com/p/ekrduutr4eip/lgbt-rights-in-japan/ |