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Japan's Supreme Court Grand Bench took up six same-sex marriage lawsuits on March 25, 2026—a landmark move toward a unified constitutional ruling in a country that remains the only G7 nation without legal recognition of same-sex couples. Five of six appellate courts have already found the ban unconstitutional, making the upcoming decision highly consequential.
"Homosexuality in Japan," a historical examination of same-sex relations in Japanese culture, is trending as Japan's Supreme Court Grand Bench hears six same-sex marriage lawsuits on March 25, 2026, potentially establishing a unified constitutional ruling.
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