Removing restrictions that deny the wishes of those directly affected and updating Japan's marriage system to reflect societal changes is a fundamenta･･･ ...

Japan's Osaka High Court ruled Tuesday that the country's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, following similar rulings in the high courts of Sapparo, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

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The Osaka High Court ruled Tuesday that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, marking a pivotal moment for civil rights in the world's third-largest economy.

Japan is the only G-7 nation that does not recognize same-sex marriage. In 2021, Japan's legislature failed to pass a bill that would have protected sexual orientation and gender identity from ...

Japan’s Nagoya High Court on March 7 ruled the lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriages violates the country’s constitution. The plaintiffs sought damages of 1 million yen ($6,721.80 ...

While a growing number of countries have legalised joint adoption by same-sex couples, many others continue to impose legal ...

Plaintiffs speak to journalists after a court ruling in Osaka, western Japan Monday, June 20, 2022. The Osaka District Court ruled Monday that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage does not ...

It has been more than a decade since same-sex marriage dominated the national political discourse. Public opinion turned rapidly toward acceptance well before the Supreme Court established same ...

In the 10 years since the legalization of same-sex marriage across the U.S., religious support for the right has increased significantly. But opposition among some religious groups persists.