The decision is seen as a step towards marriage equality in Japan, the only G7 nation without legal protections for same-sex unions.
The court's ruling was met with cheers from activists and supporters.
The government, however, opposes the change and has stated that it does not believe the civil code and marriage laws are unconstitutional.
The LGBT+ community in Japan has been largely invisible due to conservative attitudes.
The government has pledged to pass a law promoting understanding of LGBT+ people before hosting the G7 summit.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Court in Japan Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional, Paving the Way for Marriage Equality
A court in Japan has ruled that the country's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
31 May 2023 · 09:23 UTC
