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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces questioning in the House of Representatives Budget Committee regarding the government's plan on the use of maiden names, particularly their potential inclusion on official documents like passports and driver's licenses.
While It Should Be 'Single Use of Maiden Name'... Prime Minister Takaichi Says 'Dual Listing is Necessary' for Passports and Licenses
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that it's necessary to consider dual listing of maiden names on official documents despite previous indications for single use only.
Optional Separate Surnames for Couples: Prime Minister Takaichi Shifts to Legislation for 'Common Use'
The momentum for introducing an optional separate surname system for couples has waned as Prime Minister Takaichi's administration moves towards legalizing the use of maiden names as 'common use' while maintaining the current system of shared surnames.