In less than 550 years, all Japanese families will have the same surname, according to a new study.The research, published by Tohoku University's Research Centre for Aged Economy and Society, argued that Japan's current surname system threatens "individual dignity" and the loss of family identity.Current laws in Japan dictate that families should adopt one family name after marriage.While the law excludes those who have married foreign nationals, the legislation poses a threat to female heritage... Read this story
