Thorny Talks Loom at LDP on Selective Dual Surname System

Tokyo, Feb. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to face difficult discussions over the possible introduction of a selective dual surname system for married couples, as the topic has proven divisive for the party with many conservative lawmakers. The ruling LDP began full-fledged internal debates on the matter with a meeting of a working team Wednesday. Party leaders ...

Thorny Talks Loom at LDP on Selective Dual Surname System
Tokyo, Feb. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to face difficult discussions over the possible introduction of a selective dual surname system for married couples, as the topic has proven divisive for the party with many conservative lawmakers. The ruling LDP began full-fledged internal debates on the matter with a meeting of a working team Wednesday. Party leaders ...