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Tomoya Hosoda Becomes First Ever Trans Man Elected to Public Office in the World writes GayStarNews:
Tomoya Hosoda, a 25-year-old, was elected a councilor for the city of Iruma, in the central Kanto region of Japan.
A medical sciences graduate of Teikyo University, he came out as a student and transitioned quickly. He formally changed his name and gender in 2015.
Hosada was elected in one of the 22 seats for the election.
‘Until recently, people have acted as if sexual and gender minorities do not exist,’ Hosada said.
‘We have many hurdles to overcome, but I hope to live up to everyone’s expectations.’