A Japanese court on Wednesday ruled that the existing legal system not allowing same-sex couples to marry and become families is in a "state of unconstitutionality" that infringes their human rights.The ruling, welcomed by plaintiffs, is seen as another sign of progress toward marriage equality in a country where traditional family values still prevail, although the Tokyo District Court said the ban is constitutional, dismissing damages sought by them.The court rejected the claim by eight plaintiffs including same-sex couples for 1 million yen ($7,200) each, after they had submitted marriag…READ FULL ARTICLE
