Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC 🇯🇵 Japan Asahi Shimbun (JP)

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.

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