Kanako Otsuji
From QueerBio.com
Country
Japan
Birth - Death
1974 -
Occupation
Activist
Description
Former member of Osaka Assembly (2003-2007), activist for equal rights and same sex marriage. Revealed her sexuality in her autobiography 'Coming Out: A Journey to Find My True Self' (2005); subsequently lost her re-election bid in 2007.
Further Reading/Research
- http://www.fridae.asia/gay-news/2007/05/22/1858.kanako-otsuji-japans-first-gay-politician-to-run-for-senate
- http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/25623660/lesbian-japanese-politician-gets-married
- http://www.sayoni.com/lgbt-rights/1946-interview-with-kanako-otsuji-japans-first-openly-lesbian-politician
