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Why do young Hungarians want kids more than Japanese?

The Tokyo government launched an artificial intelligence-powered dating app in June to help people find their future spouses as a way of addressing...

31.07.2024 30

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Joint custody alone won’t fix Japan’s flawed system

Joint custody could soon become an option for divorced parents in Japan, where, currently, custody can only be assigned to one person. In mid-April,...

13.05.2024 90

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Why is it taking so long to break the glass ceiling?

The percentage of female managers in the United States was over three times that in Japan in 2022: 41% versus 13%. This does not come as a surprise....

07.03.2024 30

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The land where single surnames are the only option

Japan is the only country with a law forcing couples to adopt the same surname after marriage. On average, Japanese people marry around the age of 30,...

07.02.2024 30

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A look back at Japan’s gender laws and fairness in 2023

One of Japan's biggest challenges this year — and likely for many more — has been tackling the labor shortage caused by the declining birthrate...

29.12.2023 20

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