Japan: Osaka High Court Rules Lack of Nonbinary Gender in Family Registry Unconstitutional

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0400

The Osaka High Court ruled that Japan’s family registration system violates the country’s constitution because it only allows for male and female gender markers. In a May 8 decision, the court found that the lack of an option for nonbinary individuals violates Article 14 of the Japanese Constitution, which guarantees protection against discrimination.

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Japan: Osaka High Court Rules Lack of Nonbinary Gender in Family Registry Unconstitutional