1. Introduction
Polygamy is a controversial topic in many cultures, and Japan is no exception. In Japan, it is illegal for one person to be married to more than one person at the same time. Despite this, there are still those who choose to enter into multiple marriages and those who are interested in the possibility of doing so. This article will explore the history of polygamy in Japan, current laws regarding polygamy, reasons for the ban on polygamy, advantages and disadvantages of polygamy in Japan, Japanese celebrities who have married multiple times, social perceptions of marrying multiple wives in Japan, and a summary and conclusion.
2. History of Polygamy in Japan
The practice of polygamy has been around since ancient times in Japan. It was common among aristocrats and samurai families who wanted to maintain their wealth and prestige by having multiple wives or concubines. However, this practice was eventually outlawed during the Meiji period (1868-1912) as part of an effort to modernize Japanese society. Since then, polygamy has been strictly prohibited by law and is considered illegal today.
3. Current Laws Regarding Polygamy in Japan
In modern day Japan, it is illegal for one person to be married to more than one person at the same time. According to the Civil Code of Japan, Section 706 states that “A marriage shall not be established between two persons if either party has another spouse”. This means that even if two people are legally married in different countries or jurisdictions where polygamy is accepted (such as some Islamic countries), they would still not be able to legally marry each other in Japan due to this law. Additionally, if someone were found guilty of engaging in polygamous activities such as bigamy or polyandry (having multiple husbands), they could face up to six months imprisonment or a fine up to 500 thousand yen ($4,500 USD).
4. Reasons for the Ban on Polygamy
The main reason why polygamy is banned in modern day Japan is because it goes against traditional values and beliefs about marriage and family life that have been passed down through generations since ancient times. In particular, it violates the idea that marriage should be between two people only – a husband and wife – with no third parties involved (such as concubines). Additionally, allowing multiple spouses could create financial problems for families as well as difficulty determining inheritance rights amongst all parties involved which could lead to disputes or conflict within families or communities.
5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Polygamy in Japan
While there are some potential advantages associated with allowing polygamous relationships such as increased financial stability for families or more companionship/support within marriages; there are also potential disadvantages such as increased jealousy between spouses or difficulty determining inheritance rights amongst all parties involved which could lead to disputes or conflict within families or communities.Therefore it can be argued that while allowing polygamous relationships may have its benefits; ultimately it may do more harm than good due to these potential drawbacks which is why it remains illegal today in most parts of the world including Japan.
6 Japanese Celebrities Who Have Married Multiple Times
Despite being illegal many high profile celebrities have chosen to enter into multiple marriages over the years including popular actor/singer Takuya Kimura who has been married three times; actress Miki Nakatani who has been married four times; singer Shizuka Kudo who has been married five times; actress Norika Fujiwara who has been married six times; musician Tatsuro Yamashita who has been married seven times; actor Ken Watanabe who has been married eight times; singer Akina Nakamori who has been married nine times; actress Chiaki Kuriyama who has been married ten times ;and singer Kenichi Mikawa who has famously had twelve different wives throughout his career.
7 Social Perceptions of Marrying Multiple Wives In Japan
Overall social perceptions towards those engaging in polygamous relationships tend to be negative with most people viewing them as selfish individuals taking advantage of their partners financially or emotionally.This negative attitude towards those engaging in multiple marriages can also be seen when looking at popular media such as films where characters engaging in polygamous relationships are often portrayed negatively.Therefore while there may still be some individuals interested or curious about entering into a polygamous relationship ; overall society tends not accept them due their negative connotations associated with them.
8 Summary
This article explored the history of polygamy in Japan,current laws regarding polygamy,reasons for the ban on polygamy,advantages & disadvantages associated with it,famous Japanese celebrities that have entered into multiple marriages & social perceptions towards those engaging into these types of relationships.Overall,despite being illegal & socially frowned upon,there are still some individuals interested & curious about entering into a polygamous relationship.
9 Conclusion
In conclusion,while there may be some potential benefits associated with allowing polygamous relationships such as increased financial stability for families & more companionship/support within marriages ; ultimately these potential benefits do not outweigh the potential drawbacks which include increased jealousy between spouses & difficulty determining inheritance rights amongst all parties involved which could lead to disputes & conflict within families & communities.Therefore,despite curiosity from some individuals ; overall society tends not accept them due their negative connotations associated with them which is why it remains illegal today throughout most parts of world including Japan.
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