Campaign pledges by most political parties ahead of Sunday's lower house election have increased hopes of legislation to deepen understanding and protect the rights of sexual minorities.Six major opposition parties promise that they will seek to present bills to parliament next year to help protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people against discrimination and legalize same-sex marriage. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito vow only to promote public understanding through legislation.The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and …READ FULL ARTICLE
