Japan's largest business lobby, Keidanren, urges the government to revise surname laws for married couples.

Japan's largest business lobby, Keidanren, urged the government to revise legislation to allow married couples to choose separate surnames. The group stated that current laws force married women to use their husbands' names for some purposes, creating a business risk, especially with women becoming more active in the workforce. Keidanren is calling for the government to quickly present legislation allowing for surname choice to parliament.