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Tokyo Court Rules ‘Appearance Requirement’ for Legal Change in Gender Status Could be Unconditional

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

15:25 JST, November 11, 2025

A provision requiring people with gender identity disorder to alter the appearance of their genitals before being able to legally change their gender could be unconstitutional in some cases the Tokyo High Court has ruled.

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