• Marriage in Japan: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2127.html • Polygamy in Japan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygamy_in_Japan This article examines the history and laws surrounding marriage in Japan, as well as current regulations and restrictions on polygamy. It is illegal to be married to more than one person at the same time according to the Civil Code of Japan, meaning polygamy is not allowed in the country for both Japanese citizens and foreigners living there. There have been instances throughout history where multiple marriages were accepted or even encouraged by certain communities or regions, but this practice was eventually outlawed by Emperor Meiji during his reign from 1868-1912. Reasons why polygamy is not allowed in Japan today include social instability, economic issues, conflicts between spouses over resources, confusion over inheritance rights, and it goes against traditional Japanese values which emphasize monogamous relationships and nuclear families over extended