Japan family law News
Latest articles and news about Japan family law on AXL Media.
Latest Articles
- Victims of Marital Deception in Japan Demand Criminal Penalties for Men Feigning Singlehood
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Asia
A growing movement in Japan is calling for the criminalization of dokushin gisō, a practice where married men pretend to be single to induce women into sexual relationships. While...
- Japan Enacts Historic Family Law Overhaul with Launch of National Joint Custody System
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Asia
Japan has officially implemented a revised Civil Code, introducing a joint custody framework for divorcing couples for the first time in over a century. The new system allows paren...