Name: Kako

Age: 28

Occupation: Advertising

Out since? My last year of high school. I really liked this girl, so I told her and then we started going out. I was so happy that I told my family and close friends about us.

Have a girlfriend? Yes.
How long have you been together? Half a year.

What do you think of gay marriage? If you could marry a same-sex partner in the future, would you want to? I really, really hope that some day we can get married here in Japan. I'd like to share a bond with my partner in a way that goes beyond just the heart. If it's possible, then I've no doubt I'll get married in the future. If things stay as they are, I'll go the "yoshien-gumi" adoption route.*

What do you usually do on dates? Go for walks, picnicking. We like to check out a bunch of different parks in the city to get some time in the sun.
What do you like about your girlfriend? I like how she makes me laugh. And the fact that she treats me so well every minute of every day. She's also a great cook and is very family-oriented.

Favorite lesbian movie: "Love My Life" and "Bound".
Message to TW readers: I often think about how happy I am that I was born a girl who likes girls. Let's ENJOY our lesbian lives!

*In Japan, under the "yoshien-gumi" system, one adult can adopt another as a child so that both are considered immediate family and entitled with the right to make decisions on behalf of the other. Since they cannot marry, many same-sex couples use this as an alternative to marriage, allowing them to become lawfully-recognized family.