LGBTQ couples in Japan, where same-sex marriage is not legal, celebrate through elaborate "photo weddings."

LGBTQ couples in Japan, where same-sex marriage is not legal, celebrate their relationships through elaborate "photo weddings" due to societal prejudice. These carefully staged ceremonies offer an alternative way for couples to express their love and commitment in a conservative society. Despite Japan being the only G7 country without legal protections for LGBTQ individuals, a recent high court ruling declared Japan's same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional.