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Matchmaking events for people with same surname emerge in Japan
Japan🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Matchmaking events for people with same surname emerge in Japan

In Japan, some individuals are exploring matchmaking events aimed at helping couples with the same surname, as a workaround to the country's traditional surname rules for married couples. These events seek to address the legal requirement that married couples adopt the husband's surname, which often leads to women changing their names. By connecting individuals with the same surname, these initiatives aim to provide an alternative that preserves both partners' identities.

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The Japan Times logoThe Japan TimesIndependentCenter6 hr. ago
Matchmaking events for people with same surname emerge in Japan

In Japan, some individuals are exploring matchmaking events aimed at helping couples with the same surname, as a workaround to the country's traditional surname rules for married couples. These events seek to address the legal requirement that married couples adopt the husband's surname, which often leads to women changing their names. By connecting individuals with the same surname, these initiatives aim to provide an alternative that preserves both partners' identities.

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