Japan's dual-surname option may change in 2025.

Japan's family law may change this year as calls grow for a dual-surname option, supported by Prime Minister Ishiba.

This year might be a game-changer for family law in Japan. There's a wave of support for introducing a dual-surname option for spouses, and even some folks in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are on board. The spotlight's on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and how he’s gonna tackle this issue.

At a recent news conference, Ishiba made it clear he wants the LDP to dive deeper into discussions about this. During the September presidential election, he put his weight behind the idea of letting married couples use dual surnames. So, things are heating up, and it looks like this could be the year for change!

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