TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday signalled his intention to end state of emergency curbs to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when they expire on Sunday.
Japan Court Rules Same-Sex Couples Have Marriage Rights in Landmark Decision
He said discrimination had become an accepted part of life for gay and lesbian people in Japan until now. “I think the judgment strongly persuaded us that it’s not the way it should be,” Mr. Kunimi …
5 things to know for March 17: Spa killings, Covid-19, 2020 election, Cuomo, Japan
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. ) 1. Spa shootings Eight people were killed at …
Landmark Ruling Cracks Door Open for Same-Sex Marriage in Japan
A court found that it was unconstitutional for the country not to recognize the unions. But change would come only if Parliament passes legislation.
Top U.S., Japan officials say China’s behaviour inconsistent with international order
Senior officials from United States and Japan on Tuesday raised concerns about China’s behaviour in Hong Kong, Xinjiang and other areas and said it was inconsistent with the international order. A …
Court says Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional
A Japanese court ruled Wednesday the government’s ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, recognizing the rights of same-sex couples for the first time in the only Group of Seven country that …
Japan exports fall as China, U.S. demand weakens
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese exports fell much faster than expected in February as U.S. and China-bound shipments weakened, a source of concern for the world’s third-largest economy as it tries to …
Japan’s failure to recognize same-sex marriage is ‘unconstitutional,’ court rules
It’s the first time that a court has ruled on the constitutionality of same-sex marriage in Japan, the only Group of Seven (G7) country that has not recognized either same-sex civil unions or same-sex …
Landmark Japan court ruling says not allowing same-sex marriage is ‘unconstitutional’
Ruling is a major symbolic victory in a country where the constitution defines marriage as being based on ‘the mutual consent of both sexes’ …
Japan court says it’s ‘unconstitutional’ to not allow same-sex marriage
In a landmark ruling, Japan’s Sapporo District Court on Wednesday said that not allowing same-sex couples to marry is “unconstitutional.” This is the first ever ruling in Japan regarding the legality …