Japan's ban on marriage equality is constitutional, according to a Tokyo court

"What is justice? Was the court even watching us? Were they considering the next generation?"

"The Japanese government needs to be proactive in moving towards the legalisation of same-sex marriage so that couples can fully enjoy the same marriage rights as their heterosexual counterparts,"

"difficult to comprehend."

A Tokyo court ruled that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution and suggested related laws should be left to parliament. Several recent court cases had found the ban unconstitutional, making this ruling an outlier. Japan remains the only G7 country without marriage equality, with only Taiwan, Thailand, and Nepal recognizing marriage equality in Asia. The judge said defining marriage as between a man and a woman and their children seemed appropriate. Public support for marriage equality has grown, plaintiffs voiced dismay, Amnesty International called for proactive government action, and cases now move toward the Supreme Court.

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