Top court to see if Civil Code constitutional on surnames

Top court to see if Civil Code constitutional on surnames

Freelance writer Emi Kayama (L), one of five plaintiffs arguing that a Civil Code article forcing married couples to choose a single surname is unconstitutional, attends a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2015, as the Supreme Court decides its grand bench will examine the case. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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