Sanae Takaichi became country’s head of government last month
Sanseitō on July 20 won 14 House of Councillors seats
29 countries voted for resolution
Mistreatment exacerbated by 'hostage justice' system
LGBTQ purchasing power in country estimated to be $168 billion
Students protested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during Germany visit
Nagoya High Court this month ruled lack of legal recognition is unconstitutional
State Department: Decision 'in line with the president's recent executive orders'
Japanese prime minister backs marriage equality without legislative commitment
Another Japanese court has ruled the country’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional