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Tokyo court: Lack of law for same-sex union unconstitutional

Plaintiffs and supporters hold a banner saying "Advancement to marriage equality" outside the Tokyo district court in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Japan's lack of law to protect the right of same-sex couples to marry and become families is unconstitutional, the Tokyo District Court ruled Wednesday in a closely-watched case in a country still largely bound by traditional gender roles and family values.(Kyodo News via AP) Plaintiffs and supporters walk to the Tokyo district court in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Japan's lack of law to protect the right of same-sex couples to marry and become families is unconstitutional, the Tokyo District Court ruled Wednesday in a closely-watched case in a country still largely bound by traditional gender roles and family values.(Kyodo News via AP)
Tokyo court: Lack of law for same-sex union unconstitutional