TOKYO -- Japan's government is under renewed pressure to extend marriage rights to LGBTQ couples after the Sapporo High Court in Hokkaido ruled its failure to do so violates three clauses of the country's constitution.
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Japan court ruling boosts same-sex marriage hopes
For first time, high court finds failure to allow LGBTQ unions violates constitution
Plaintiffs hold up a message saying "Unconstitutional even at the High Court!" in front of Sapporo High Court in northern Japan on March 14. © Kyodo
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