Sex changes come to Hokkaido
Mainichi reports that Hokkaido has finally joined the ranks of Japanese prefectures where sex change operations take place:
SAPPORO — Two people suffering from a gender identity disorder have successfully undergone sex change operations at Sapporo Medical University, marking the first such cases in Hokkaido, officials said on Tuesday.
I guess Hokkaido is a bit behind in times?
The article offers no information on whether or not Akiko Wada has decided to fly to Hokkaido and officially become a man.
