Con Law Center Articles and Publications
Title
Tying the Knot with a Surname? The Constitutionality of Japan's Law Requiring a Same Marital Name
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2015
Abstract
The Japanese Supreme Court issued a decision denying married women the right to retain their separate maiden name legally after marriage. It upheld the constitutionality of an old law requiring both marital partners to adopt the same surname. This essay by a Japanese scholar provides insight and explanation into the Supreme Court’s decision.
Publication Title
ConLawNOW
Volume
7
First Page
51
Recommended Citation
Koji Higashikawa, 7 ConLawNOW 51, (2015)