The Sapporo High Court ruled that the Japanese constitution requires recognition of same-sex marriage, dismissing opposition as emotional and irrational.
The irony is, calling Japanese laws' non-recognition of same-sex marriage unconstitutional, the Sapporo court is ignoring the actual text of the Constitution.
In a forum designed for open discussion of diverse viewpoints, three gay Christian foreign teachers share the challenges of living in South Korean society.
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"There is no more time," said Prime Minister Kishida, addressing the issue of declining births and proposing measures to support families and children.