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Patent office to be first government agency to permit use of maiden names

National Jul 28, 2017

Patent office to be first government agency to permit use of maiden names

The government is finally moving to catch up with the private sector on the use of maiden names in the workplace, with the Japan Patent Office set to become the first state agency to officially permit the practice starting in September. The change, announced Friday, ...

Passport rules on maiden names to ease for married women

National May 31, 2017

Passport rules on maiden names to ease for married women

The government plans to ease passport regulations to allow married women to have both their maiden name and family name included on their passports in fiscal 2019.

In setback for female empowerment, Tokyo court rejects teacher's bid to use maiden name at work

National / Crime & Legal Oct 12, 2016

In setback for female empowerment, Tokyo court rejects teacher's bid to use maiden name at work

by Tomoko Otake

The Tokyo District Court dismisses a case by a recently married woman on the grounds that the practice is not customary.

National Aug 22, 2016

Government to loosen rules on using maiden names for My Number, residence cards

by Mizuho Aoki

The government tackles another social problem as it attempts to create a more female-friendly work environment.

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