The court said marriage under the law is largely expected to be a union between men and women in a decision that reversed a lower court ruling last year and was the first loss at high courts in the six cases brought by those seeking equal marriage rights
Participants march at Tokyo Pride 2025 events. FILE PIC/GETTY IMAGES
The Tokyo High Court found Japan’s refusal to legalise same-sex marriage was constitutional on Friday in the last of six cases that are expected to be brought to the Supreme Court for a final and definitive ruling, possibly next year.
The court said marriage under the law is largely expected to be a union between men and women in a decision that reversed a lower court ruling last year and was the first loss at high courts in the six cases brought by those seeking equal marriage rights.
The court also dismissed damages of 1 million yen ($6400) each sought by eight sexual minorities seeking equal marital rights. Plaintiffs and their lawyers termed the decision as unjust.
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