 The changes are scheduled to take effect on 1 April 2022.Gay and bisexual men are allowed to donate blood in Japan following a 6-month deferral period.The Japan Self-Defense Forces, when being asked about their policy toward people who are gay or lesbian following the U.S. debate during the Clinton presidency, answered that it was not an issue, and individuals within the forces indicated that as long as same-sex relations did not lead to fights or other trouble, there were few, if any, barriers to their inclusion in the armed services.