No matter what is one's first name, Japanese will have the same surname by 2531. As per a study, Japanese citizens will all have the same family name in 500 years unless married couples are permitted to use separate surnames.

Why will everyone's family name be 'Sato' in Japan by 2531?

People in Japan could all have the same surname in about 500 years, a study has suggested. Hiroshi Yoshida, a professor of economy at Tohoku University, led the study as part of a campaign to update the civil code that has been in place since the 1800s.

Entire population of Japan to have same surname by 2531, study suggests

Six couples in Japan have taken legal action against the government, aiming to secure the right to maintain separate surnames after marriage. Timed to coincide with International Women's Day, the lawsuit challenges laws established since the 19th century, which mandate that married couples must adopt either the husband's or the wife's surname, with approximately 95 per cent choosing the husband's.

Japanese couples file lawsuit to pursue separate surnames in rare break from tradition

Reports say that the U.A.E is changing its travel rules. Potential visitors without a surname could be banned from entering. They have been urged to wait for further information. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Reports say U.A.E changing its travel rules

Japan's top court has ruled that married couples must use the same surname. What's wrong with a woman retaining her maiden name after marriage? Palki Sharma tells you why changing surnames may be an archaic idea.

Gravitas: Married couples in Japan must use the same surname

In this age of equality and modernisation, Japan’s top court has denied giving couples a chance to keep their own surnames after marriage. A little while ago, Japanese couples had argued that individuals should be allowed to keep their own surnames rather than having to change it to one family name.

'Family ties': Japan court rules against couples' freedom to choose different surnames

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