Shibuya City Ordinance for the Respect of Human Rights and the Elimination of Discrimination

Tokyo Metropolitan Ordinance for the Realization of the Principles of Respect for Human Rights Enshrined in the Olympic Charter

Amendment to the Civil Code (Reform of the Presumption of Legitimacy System)

Act on the Promotion of Public Understanding of Diversity in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (LGBT Understanding Promotion Act)

The Act Partially Amending the Civil Code (Age of Majority), effective April 1, 2022, lowered the age of majority in Japan from 20 to 18. The reform was intended to promote the social and economic independence of young people and align Japan with international standards. As a result, individuals aged 18 and 19 are now recognized as adults under the law and may enter into legally binding contracts, such as credit card agreements or rental contracts, without parental consent.

Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace (Act No. 64 of 2015)

Supreme Court of Japan, 2023 (Case No. 287 (Uke)) Recognition of Paternity

Reiwa 2 (K) No. 993 Special Appeal Concerning Sterilization Requirement for Legal Gender Change

Reiwa 3 (Gyo-Hi) No. 285 Seeking Revocation of Administrative Decision and State Compensation

Reiwa 2 (Kú) No. 638 Special Appeal Against the Decision to Dismiss an Appeal Concerning the Rejection of a Petition for Change of Legal Gender