Japan’s Surname Law Poses Major Challenges for Female ScientistsJapan requires name change after marriageThe Researcher DailyJul 06, 2025∙ Paid37ShareJapan remains the only country in the world that legally requires married couples to adopt the same family name — a rule that’s creating significant obstacles for scientists, especially women.This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext