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MARRIAGE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 29, 2022
Same-sex married couple hopeful Japan court will overturn residential status decision
Despite the strength of their relationship, their legal status and limited ability to live together in Japan as a couple has been a constant source of stress and anxiety.
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JAPAN
Sep 14, 2022
Record low number of young singles in Japan plan to marry, survey says
About 81% of men and 84% of women between the ages of 18 and 34 who have never married said they intend to tie the knot at some point.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Sep 1, 2022
China marriages dive to record low as population pressures mount
The drop in marriages — along with a plummeting birth rate — is likely attributable to a decline in the population of young people.
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JAPAN
Aug 9, 2022
Pandemic delivers major blow to number of new marriages in Japan, study finds
The fall could lead to around 243,000 fewer babies being born if there is no recovery in the new marriage rate, researchers warned.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 1, 2022
Singapore signals male-sex ban review won’t allow gay marriage
The country has grappled with how to make its society more inclusive of the LGBT community even as some countries around the world move toward recognizing same-sex marriages.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 23, 2022
50% of Japanese women think work hampers married life
The women who said they 'somewhat think' that work becomes a hindrance to marriage accounted for 37.7%, with an additional 10.9% saying they 'strongly feel so.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 22, 2022
Taiwanese court gives OK for same-sex marriage involving Japanese person
Following the court decision, the first same-sex marriage between a Japanese and Taiwanese in Taiwan is expected to be formalized.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 20, 2022
Working draft includes option for Japan to introduce joint child custody
A subcommittee that advises the Justice Ministry will adopt the interim proposal at its next meeting, to be held at the end of August, and will solicit opinions from the general public.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / EXPLAINER
Jun 29, 2022
Unpacking Japan's latest ruling on same-sex marriage
While the Osaka and Sapporo courts agreed on one key point, they diverged on whether the lack of same-sex marriage violates the Constitution's equality principle.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 25, 2022
Clarence Thomas opinion signals same-sex marriage and contraception at risk after abortion ruling
Thomas's opinion is a rallying cry for conservatives to start challenging same-sex marriages almost immediately, according to some experts.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jun 25, 2022
Secondhand wedding dress shopping? It’s a buyer’s market.
Eyeing your dream dress? You might be able to find it for cheap if you're willing to compromise a bit.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 24, 2022
Japan's disappointing ruling on same-sex marriage
The Osaka court abdicated its fundamental job by deferring to public opinion rather than determining whether a right was either constitutional or not in its same-sex marriage ruling.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 20, 2022
In LGBTQ rights setback, Japan court says barring same-sex marriage not unconstitutional
The ruling by an Osaka court deals a blow to activists in the only Group of Seven nation that doesn't allow people of the same gender to marry.
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JAPAN
Jun 14, 2022
Japanese government survey shows 1 in 4 singles in 30s not willing to marry
The findings of the survey on marriage and income were cited in the government's white paper on gender equality.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Longform
Jun 6, 2022
Same-sex couples in Japan navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood
LGBTQ couples barred from accessing assisted reproductive procedures in Japan are embarking on their own journey as they attempt to raise children of their own.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 15, 2022
Should people combine their money after marriage?
Modern couples have lots of options for handling their finances. What matters most is getting the communication started.
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JAPAN
May 11, 2022
Tokyo plans to start same-sex partnership system in November
The Tokyo metropolitan government said it received around 8,300 comments as it solicited public opinion on the system for about two months through April.
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JAPAN
Apr 28, 2022
Relatives apply for marriage license for missing Hokkaido boat couple
The couple lived together and had already met each other's parents. After talking it over, their families applied for the license as a symbol of their love.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 23, 2022
U.S. envoy to Japan set to attend Rainbow Pride parade to highlight LGBT rights
The ambassador, who has also worked to promote marriage equality in his own country, said that gay and lesbian people should be acknowledged as part of an inclusive society.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Mar 21, 2022
Japan is set to lower the legal age of adulthood. How will young people be affected?
From April, those age 18 and 19 in Japan will be legal adults and will be given more freedom in making life choices without parental consent — but not without criminal responsibilities.

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