Japan’s ban on equal marriage ruled unconstitutional by second high court

A Pride march in Tokyo, Japan (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Japan‘s ban on equal marriage has been ruled unconstitutional, a second high court in the country has ruled.

According to a report by the AP, the Tokyo High Court said on Wednesday (30 Oct) that the ban was “a groundless legal discrimination based on sexual orientation” that violated citizen’s rights to equality. Japan is currently the only G7 nation that doesn’t allow gay marriage.

The ruling in Tokyo marks the second time that such a ruling has been made by a high court.

In March 2024, a court in the northern city of Sapporo stated that ban was “discriminatory”, while several smaller courts have also stated that banning equal marriage is unconstitutional.

“This decision marks a critical step towards

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