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Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
It was a “delightful ruling which makes me cry,” said one of the plaintiffs.
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Japanese court allows trans man to update gender on official docs without surgery in landmark case
“It’s like I’m standing at the start line of my new life.”
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These 5 Asian countries are ready for same-sex marriage right now
Views on marriage equality differ across Asia, but most countries are getting on board.
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Japan’s Supreme Court strikes down sterilization requirement for trans people
The 2003 Japanese law mandates the absence of reproductive organs in order to change one’s gender on official documents.
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Japanese court rules surgical requirement to change gender on documents unconstitutional
A similar case before the country’s Supreme Court could set national legal precedent.
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Fans cheer as Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae comes out on stage
He also debuted him new single, “Into The Light,” as a way of publicly saying he refuses to hide any longer.
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Japanese Supreme Court rules in favor of trans employee in landmark bathroom case
The unanimous ruling came after a trans woman sued the Economy and Trade Ministry for relegating her to the men’s restroom or a far away women’s room.
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Japanese higher court rules in favor of marriage equality
A second Japanese higher court ruling has found that the country’s lack of marriage equality is unconstitutional.
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Scientists create baby mice from two mouse dads
The possibility of two men producing a biological child is not far behind.
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Japan’s prime minister fires aide over hateful remarks
The secretary said he wouldn’t want to live next to LGBTQ couples.