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Can you marry a 16 year old in Japan?
This article discusses the legal age of marriage in Japan, which is 18 years old, with exceptions for those under 18 who have parental consent or special permission from a court judge. It also addresses the social stigma attached to such unions and provides an interview with Charles R Tokoyama CEO of Japan Insiders about his thoughts on marrying someone who’s 16-17 years old. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of carefully considering all factors involved before making such an important decision about one's future life path.