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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 10, 2022
Parliament OKs changes to Japan's system for recognizing paternity after divorce
The current code states that a child born within 300 days of the mother's divorce is presumed to belong to her former husband, regardless of whether she remarries after the 100-day ban.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
Dec 2, 2022
Mixed messages: What the Tokyo Court's same-sex marriage ruling really means
In saying the prohibition of same-sex marriage is both constitutional and in a “state of violating” the Constitution, the court was signaling that it wants parliament to settle the matter.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 30, 2022
Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional, but advocates hold out hope
Japan remains the only Group of Seven country that refuses to recognize same-sex marriage.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 30, 2022
U.S. Senate passes same-sex marriage bill with bipartisan support
The bill, named the Respect for Marriage Act, passed with 12 Republicans joining all Democrats present in support.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2022
Dating apps now most popular way for newlyweds in Japan to meet, survey finds
Nearly 23% of newlywed pairs found love online, overtaking couples who met at work or school, which both came in at 20.8%, the survey found.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 1, 2022
Tokyo begins recognition of same-sex partnerships
However, same-sex marriage is prohibited nationwide, meaning various legal protections only afforded to married couples remain unavailable as well.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 21, 2022
'Robbing women': Japan's sperm donation law spurs controversy
A draft of the new law shows that it would only authorize the process for legally married couples, mostly those affected by male infertility.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 15, 2022
Japan set to drop archaic paternity rule for divorced women
The bill will also end a ban on pregnant women remarrying within 100 days of divorce, ostensibly imposed to avoid disputes over paternity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 11, 2022
Tokyo begins accepting applications under same-sex partnership system
The system does not offer the legal benefits of marriage for same-sex couples but has been welcomed by LGBTQ rights groups as a small step forward.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 30, 2022
Tokyo court gives same-sex married couple partial win in residency ruling
The court ruled that denying an American man a “designated activities” residency status was against the constitutional guarantee of equality under the law.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 29, 2022
Same-sex married couple hopeful Japan court will overturn residential status decision
Despite the strength of their relationship, their legal status and limited ability to live together in Japan as a couple has been a constant source of stress and anxiety.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 14, 2022
Record low number of young singles in Japan plan to marry, survey says
About 81% of men and 84% of women between the ages of 18 and 34 who have never married said they intend to tie the knot at some point.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Sep 1, 2022
China marriages dive to record low as population pressures mount
The drop in marriages — along with a plummeting birth rate — is likely attributable to a decline in the population of young people.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 9, 2022
Pandemic delivers major blow to number of new marriages in Japan, study finds
The fall could lead to around 243,000 fewer babies being born if there is no recovery in the new marriage rate, researchers warned.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 1, 2022
Singapore signals male-sex ban review won’t allow gay marriage
The country has grappled with how to make its society more inclusive of the LGBT community even as some countries around the world move toward recognizing same-sex marriages.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 23, 2022
50% of Japanese women think work hampers married life
The women who said they 'somewhat think' that work becomes a hindrance to marriage accounted for 37.7%, with an additional 10.9% saying they 'strongly feel so.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 22, 2022
Taiwanese court gives OK for same-sex marriage involving Japanese person
Following the court decision, the first same-sex marriage between a Japanese and Taiwanese in Taiwan is expected to be formalized.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 20, 2022
Working draft includes option for Japan to introduce joint child custody
A subcommittee that advises the Justice Ministry will adopt the interim proposal at its next meeting, to be held at the end of August, and will solicit opinions from the general public.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / EXPLAINER
Jun 29, 2022
Unpacking Japan's latest ruling on same-sex marriage
While the Osaka and Sapporo courts agreed on one key point, they diverged on whether the lack of same-sex marriage violates the Constitution's equality principle.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 25, 2022
Clarence Thomas opinion signals same-sex marriage and contraception at risk after abortion ruling
Thomas's opinion is a rallying cry for conservatives to start challenging same-sex marriages almost immediately, according to some experts.

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