LGBT rights in Akita Prefecture

Akita Prefecture was the seventh prefecture to create a registry for same-sex partnerships and the third prefecture to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Recognition of same-sex relationships and families
A partnership oath system has also been in effect in Akita Prefecture since 1 April 2022. In addition, Akita City also passed a partnership registry in April 2022.

Discrimination protections
In April 2022, legislation prohibiting discrimination among others sexual orientation and gender identity came into operation in Akita Prefecture.