A group, including Professor Ken Suzuki, filed a lawsuit against the government, claiming that instructions by court staff to cover rainbow-patterned socks—a symbol of LGBTQ+ rights—were an unjust restriction. This occurred while Suzuki attended a same-sex marriage case at Fukuoka District Court in 2023. The plaintiffs argue that such orders infringe on personal expression, challenging the limits of “court policing powers.” Suzuki stated that wearing the socks did not disrupt court order and hopes the lawsuit will prompt change. The Ministry of Justice declined comment, citing a lack of formal complaint receipt. Source: NHK
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