Although yuri and yaoi originated in Japan, the civil laws in the country remain strict when it comes to same-sex marriage. In general, same-sex marriage is not even legally recognized in Japan. Public support for same-sex marriage has been increasing over the past few years, thankfully. But according to “Ishikawa Taiga, the first openly gay […]
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