The Guardian Australia · general
Tokyo dating agency pairs participants with same surname to highlight name law
2 hours ago
A Tokyo dating agency matched couples with the same surname on Friday to highlight Japan's controversial law requiring married partners to share a name. Six participants, all named Suzuki, engaged in short conversations to foster connections. The event aims to bring attention to issues surrounding the country's surname law, which critics say hampers women's careers.
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