: While female homosexual relationships were historically less recorded in Japan than male ones, evidence of these connections dates back to at least the Kamakura period [15].
The visibility of Japan's older generation of lesbians is changing. In recent years, landmark lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the ban on same-sex marriage have featured plaintiffs from older generations. These individuals are stepping into the spotlight to ensure that younger generations do not have to endure the same legal precarity they faced.
Understanding the Intersection of Identity and Ageing in Japan