This article explores the different ways that Japanese couples view living together before and after marriage, as well as how the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted cohabitation in Japan. Traditional views on living together before marriage still exist, but many young couples are beginning to challenge these views by choosing to move closer prior to tying the knot. The pandemic has also played an important role when it comes to cohabitation rates amongst Japanese citizens due to travel restrictions preventing people from visiting loved ones across borders.