The government is considering including in its sixth basic plan for gender equality a policy to legalize the use of original surnames alone for individuals who changed their family names due to marriage, according to a draft for the plan presented Thursday.
The policy is based on instructions given by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to relevant ministers.
The sixth plan is expected to be approved by the Cabinet later this month. The government is considering submitting related legislation to the current parliamentary session.
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