Surname Liberation Call

Japan’s top business lobby, Keidanren, is calling for a change in the country's unique same-surname rule for married couples. Currently, Japanese law requires married women to adopt their husband's surname, which Keidanren argues is a business risk as more women become active and take on director roles. 👩‍💼💼

Keidanren urges the government to propose legislation allowing surname choice, highlighting the issue's growing importance.

Source: The Japan Times
🔗 Read the full article here.