Japan's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

Tokyo court rules Japan's same-sex marriage ban constitutional, sparking disappointment among plaintiffs and activists. Japan, the only G7 country not fully recognizing same-sex couples, faces growing calls for marriage equality. Amnesty International condemns the decision as a "damaging step backwards," urging Japan to legalize same-sex marriage. The ruling conflicts with previous court decisions, with cases set to proceed to the Supreme Court for further review.