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Japan non-recognition of same-sex marriage unconstitutional: court
Sapporo bench denies negligence, rejects payment for psychological damage
Sapporo bench denies negligence, rejects payment for psychological damage
Daisuke Toyoda, head of self-driving car unit, to wed former Hitomi Seira
Sapporo District Court to hand down first legal ruling on same-sex unions
Thousands join 'March 4 Justice' rallies as high-profile political scandals burn
Burqa was temporarily banned in 2019 after the bombing by Islamic militants
Islamic 'ruqyah' treatments include extreme methods such as rape and exorcism
China, South Korea and Taiwan follow Japan into low birthrate economic woes
More than 40 women's protest marches are planned nationwide on March 15
Country's contentious 'hostage justice' system in global spotlight again
Japan and UN back effort to combat traffickers and cyberthieves in time of COVID
Lawmakers and business community want ratification of UN convention on labor
Data shows that investing in women is good for business
Activists push for regional enforcement as COVID fuels abuse 'shadow pandemic'
Participation falls well short of West even after 60% jump over two years
Gender balance at all levels trumps the peril of 'womenwashing'
Michael Taylor and son face interrogation at Tokyo Detention House
In Japan, Philippines and more, some flourish while others fall further behind
Organizers try to burnish games' image after sexism row and chief's resignation
In his new novel, Nobel laureate posits how AI will change our relationships
But most doses arrive in May, and local staff shortages risk slow rollout
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