In a surprising turn, a Tokyo court has ruled that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is perfectly constitutional. This decision goes against earlier court rulings across Japan, which had given hope to those wanting marriage equality. Japan remains the only G7 country not fully supporting same-sex couples with clear legal rights. Only Taiwan, Thailand, and Nepal in Asia allow same-sex marriage. Judge Ayumi Higashi, who gave this verdict, said that any change in the law should come from Japan’s parliament, not the courts, according to Mainichi news. Outside the Tokyo courthouse, the people who filed the lawsuit and their lawyers showed their anger. They held signs saying "unjust verdict"—a clear message of their disappointment. One plaintiff, Shino Kawachi, told reporters, "What is justice? Was the court even watching us? Were they considering the next generation?" Her partner, Hiromi Hatogai, added she felt "extremely outraged" and questioned if the judges were actually "on our side." But she promised, "we would keep fighting." Amnesty International also criticized this ruling sharply. Boram Jang, their East Asia rights researcher, called it "a damaging step backwards on same-sex marriage." Jang urged the Japanese government to act quickly to legalize same-sex marriage so couples can enjoy the same rights as everyone else. This Tokyo verdict is the last in a series of six court cases from 2019 to 2021, held in cities like Sapporo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Five of those courts declared the ban unconstitutional but did not order compensation for plaintiffs. This decision is a major exception, creating a twist in Japan's long road toward marriage equality. Now, all eyes turn to Japan’s Supreme Court, where the fight for same-sex marriage rights will continue. Will the highest court listen to the voices calling for justice and equality? The story is far from over—and India’s many supporters of love across boundaries will be watching closely!