Japan is the only G7 country with no joint custody. Only one parent maintains shinken, or parental rights, following divorce. Japanese nationals have a preference over foreign-born spouses, who ...

According to a 2021 welfare ministry survey, only 28.1% of single-mother households and 8.7% of single-father households had actually received child support from the other parents.

In Japan, a new trend called 'sotsukon' is gaining popularity. It means couples stay married but live independently. This idea addresses rigid gender roles. Many women want personal freedom after ...