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Japan s dual-surname option could see turning point in 2025

Support for allowing spouses to retain separate surnames is strong among the opposition, and even within the Liberal Democratic Party, which rules as a minority government.

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University of Tokyo lands its highest spot ever in global higher education ranking

University of Tokyo lands its highest spot ever in global higher education ranking

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