The second trial in a lawsuit by three same-sex couples from Fukuoka and Kumamoto, arguing that Japan’s prohibition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, concluded on September 2nd. The ruling is scheduled for December 13th. The first trial in Fukuoka District Court had declared the situation unconstitutional but denied compensation to the plaintiffs, who appealed. The national government seeks to dismiss the claim. Source: NHK
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