The Osaka District Court ruling is the second decision on the issue, and disagrees with a ruling last year by a Sapporo court that found the ban on same-sex marriages unconstitutional.
Most Japanese people are pro gay marriage, but it probably shouldn't surprise that their government heavily favors conservative interests. The judicial system is similar to America's, with a conservative-leaning Supreme Court which will probably be the last word on this issue when they get around to it.
Most Japanese people are pro gay marriage, but it probably shouldn't surprise that their government heavily favors conservative interests. The judicial system is similar to America's, with a conservative-leaning Supreme Court which will probably be the last word on this issue when they get around to it.