Japan is only G7 nation that excludes same-sex unions with conservative government criticised as stonewalling diversity.
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Rights activists condemn bill that would punish the promotion of rights for gay and lesbian people with years in prison.
Parliament votes 176-76 to pass the bill which also allows same-sex couples to legally adopt children.
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