Woman wins lawsuit against married lover for relationship deception in Japan
A Japanese woman sued her married lover after discovering his deception four months into their relationship, winning under civil law protecting "sexual self-determination." Kenji claimed he wanted a "make-believe romance" after nine years of marriage. The case highlights how male infidelity in Japan has prompted legal protections for unknowing partners, contrasting sharply with informal revenge tactics elsewhere.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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