Japanese gov’t should take CEDAW observations and recommendations seriously

The CEDAW in its concluding observations recommended for the fourth time that Japan improve a wide range of areas, including legal reform regarding the choice of surnames for married couples as well as the early ratification of the Optional Protocol.

JCP EC chair welcomes Tokyo High Court ruling over same-sex marriage

The Tokyo High Court ruled that the existing legal provisions disallowing same-sex marriage constitute a violation of Article 14 and Article 24 of the Constitution. JCP Executive Committee Chair Tamura welcomed the ruling.

JCP EC Chair Tamura: JCP will positively consider CDPJ’s request for cooperation in PM selection process

JCP Executive Committee Chair Tamura said that the JCP will positively consider the CDPJ’s request for cooperation in the prime ministerial election if it becomes a runoff between CDPJ President Noda and incumbent Ishiba Shigeru.