This article explores the legalities of same-sex marriage in Japan, the LGBT movement in the country, and whether or not two boys can actually get married in Japan. In Japan, marriage is regulated by the Japanese Civil Code which states that only a man and a woman can be legally married and same-sex marriage is not legally recognized. There are numerous organizations dedicated to advocating for LGBT rights such as Nijiiro Diversity and Tokyo Rainbow Pride. Despite this progress there are still many challenges facing LGBT people living in Japan such as discrimination from employers or landlords who refuse to rent out apartments or hire them due to their sexuality or gender identity; lack of legal recognition for same sex couples; lack of access to health care services; bullying at school; and even hate crimes against members of the LGBT community. Currently it is impossible for two boys (or any two individuals regardless of gender) to get married legally within Japanese law but Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has proposed an amendment which would allow