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Tokyo Court Orders ¥220k Damages for Transgender Outing

6/6/2026

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Tokyo Court ordered Takimoto Taro to pay ¥220,000 (US$1,400) to author Li Kotomi for outing her as transgender on X on May 27 2026.
The ruling marks Tokyo’s first judgment awarding damages for an outing violation.
The court held that sharing a person’s sex or gender history without consent breaches their rights.
Li Kotomi held a press conference on June 1 2026 after winning a 2024 case against Ito Maki.

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Tokyo Court ordered Takimoto Taro to pay ¥220,000 (US$1,400) to author Li Kotomi for outing her as transgender on X on May 27 2026.
The ruling marks Tokyo’s first judgment awarding damages for an outing violation.
The court held that sharing a person’s sex or gender history without consent breaches their rights.
Li Kotomi held a press conference on June 1 2026 after winning a 2024 case against Ito Maki.