Business leaders on Friday called on the Japanese government to swiftly introduce a system allowing married couples to choose separate surnames, presenting a petition with some 1,000 signatures.Corporate leaders and advocates who spearheaded the petition argue that many women who get married continue to use their maiden names in the workplace. But the practice can be taxing for women in such cases, as it can lead to procedural complications when traveling overseas.During a meeting with the country's senior vice justice minister in Tokyo, the group was accompanied by an official of the Japan…READ FULL ARTICLE
