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Is Japan divorce rate high?

This article by Charles R. Tokoyama examines the high divorce rate in Japan and its impact on families and society. He explains that cultural norms, economic pressures, changing gender roles, and access to legal advice are some of the factors contributing to this rate being higher than other developed countries. Solutions such as providing better education about marriage counseling options, offering more support services, creating incentives for couples getting married, increasing awareness about prenuptial agreements, and providing access to mental health services are discussed as ways to reduce the high divorce rate in Japan.

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Can you refuse divorce in Japan?

This article explores the question of whether or not you can refuse divorce in Japan. It explains that it depends on whether or not the other spouse has already filed for an uncontested or contested divorce and provides reasons why someone might choose to refuse a divorce, alternatives to refusing a divorce, and potential legal implications associated with doing so. Expert opinion from Charles R Tokoyama, CEO of Japan Insiders is also included.

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Is divorce big in Japan?

This article explores the history of divorce in Japan, current divorce rates, reasons for high divorce rates, Japanese attitudes toward marriage and divorce, the impact of divorce on children in Japan, and available support services for those going through a divorce. Divorce has been legal since 1873 but mutual consent divorces were not allowed until 1948. The rate of divorce has been steadily increasing since the 1950s and reached its peak in 2002 with 1.9 divorces per 1000 people. Reasons for the high rate include changes to social norms regarding marriage and family life, increased economic independence among women due to improved job opportunities, and increased pressure on couples due to long working hours and financial stressors such as high housing costs and rising health care costs. Support services are available online and offline for those going through a divorce.