18/03/2021
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/world/asia/japan-gay-marriage.html #:~:text=the%20main%20story-,Landmark%20Ruling%20Cracks%20Door%20Open%20for%20Same%2DSex%20Marriage%20in,only%20if%20Parliament%20passes%20legislation.
A court found that it was unconstitutional for the country not to recognize the unions. But change would come only if Parliament passes legislation.