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MARRIAGE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 17, 2017
Care burden prompting more widows to cut off in-laws via little known procedure
An increasing number of Japanese, especially women, are choosing to terminate legal relations with in-laws after the death of a spouse.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jan 7, 2017
Can the financial roadblock to marriage ever be dismantled?
On Dec. 20, an advisory panel assembled by the Prime Minister's Office drafted a final proposal for a bill that has a long-term goal of increasing the country's sagging birthrate.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / THE VIEW FROM NEW YORK
Dec 28, 2016
What's in a surname? It depends on who you ask
Some women want to keep their maiden names after marriage, yet many others choose not to.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2016
Sapporo to join other cities in recognizing same-sex partnerships as marriages
Sapporo aims to become the latest city in Japan to recognize same-sex partnerships as equivalent to marriage to address discrimination against sexual minorities, local officials said Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Dec 10, 2016
Same-sex marriage sparks a 'culture war' in Taiwan
Taiwan is one of the most LGBT friendly societies in Asia, with an active gay community and possibly the largest annual gay pride parade in the region. In recent weeks expectations spiked that it would soon legalize same-sex marriage. On Dec. 3, The Economist opined, "It would be even better if the country...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 1, 2016
Marriage-shy Japanese turning to temple priests for help with matchmaking
Although traditionally seen as conductors of funerals or memorial services, some Buddhist monks in Japan are carving out a new niche as matchmakers for singles looking to marry.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2016
Wedding costs in Japan reach record high for second straight year
The average cost of wedding ceremonies and receptions hit a record high in fiscal 2015 for the second straight year, according to Recruit Marketing Partners Co.
WORLD / Society
Oct 8, 2016
Same-sex marriage supporters attend Sydney, Melbourne rallies ahead of planned plebiscite
Hundreds of supporters of same-sex marriage rallied in Australia's two largest cities on Saturday against a government plan to hold a public vote on the issue, concerned it will cause an increase in anti-gay comments.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 25, 2016
Trump's potential guest at first debate: Gennifer Flowers
Donald Trump has threatened to invite Gennifer Flowers, who had an affair with Hillary Clinton's husband, to attend Monday night's presidential debate.
EDITORIALS
Sep 24, 2016
Changing the spousal tax break
The authorities had better tread very carefully when deciding whether to change the spousal tax deduction system.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Sep 19, 2016
App maker aims to revive wedding industry with virtual reality nuptials
A couple put on a pair of goggles and a wedding aisle appeared in front of them as flowers rained down.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 16, 2016
In sexless Japan, almost half of single young men and women are virgins: survey
In a survey of young people, around 42 percent of the men and 44.2 percent of the women who responded said they'd never had sex.
EDITORIALS
Sep 10, 2016
The law and father-child relations
The Diet has been woefully lax in addressing outmoded provisions covering paternity and divorce.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Aug 26, 2016
U.N. program aims to collect data on domestic violence in Asia-Pacific region
Researcher Henriette Jansen was running a workshop in Southeast Asia on the best ways to survey women about domestic violence when one participant had an epiphany.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Aug 24, 2016
Beyond silence: lessons learned from a Japanese spouse
You see it often in Tokyo: the attentive Japanese woman and the Western man filling silence. In fact, a lot of them end up married, sharing a house and 1,000 meals, albeit hardly a life of the mind.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Aug 22, 2016
Koreans reluctant to get married, have children
South Koreans are likely to have fewer weddings and babies this year than ever before, part of a demographic shift that risks hobbling the nation's economy.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Aug 7, 2016
Separation may be a factor, but not a clincher, in divorce cases in Japan
'If I remain living abroad separated from my husband for a time, can I then come back and file for divorce without his consent?' asks a reader.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 13, 2016
Transgender man helps Shibuya make a difference
Following breast-removal surgery at age 27, and after taking hormone therapy and growing a beard, Fumino Sugiyama is a leading campaigner in Japan for better understanding of sexual minorities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2016
Naha starts system to certify same-sex marriages
The city of Naha in Okinawa Prefecture launched a system of certifying same-sex marriages Friday, becoming the fifth municipality in the nation to introduce such a system.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jun 22, 2016
Fewer young Japanese inclined to wed, males cite low incomes: poll
The proportion of Japanese men in their 20s who want to marry has slumped, with many citing their income not meeting women's expectations as a reason not to tie the knot, think tank research showed.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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