TOKYO -- Osaka District Court on Monday ruled that it is "constitutional" for Japan not to allow same-sex unions, in a setback for LGBT+ rights advocates in the only Group of Seven nation that does not recognize marriage equality.
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Japan court delivers blow to same-sex marriage advocates
Osaka District Court rules it is 'constitutional' not to recognize same-sex unions
Plaintiffs in Osaka hold up a banner saying, "To the Osaka high court!" after a court ruling on Monday on same-sex marriage. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
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