Japan's refusal to recognize same-sex marriage unconstitutional, court finds

FILE - Activists carry a banner in support of same-sex marriage as supporters wave rainbow flags in Tokyo on March 14, 2024. The Nagoya High Court ruled on March 7, 2025, that not allowing same-sex couples the legal right to marry violates a constitutional guarantee of equality.

A Japanese high court ruled Friday that Japan's refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for same-sex couples and their supporters seeking equal rights.