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Japan’s law regulators label the failure to recognise same-sex unions a 'serious human rights violation’.

However, in 2008, the country voted to make same-sex marriage illegal.

Last month, the top court in Hong Kong ruled in favour of a same-sex couple suing the government for failing to recognise their marriage.

IN PICTURES: Around 20 same-sex couples tied the knot during a banquet celebrating marriage equality.

The Government’s lawyers asked to explain how a gay man visiting the dentist might threaten the tradition of marriage.

The LGBTQ festival continues through June with films, roundtable discussions, and performing arts.