TOKYO - Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said Monday that more discussion is necessary over separate surnames for married couples before legislation, in contrast to opposition parties' views during a debate session ahead of the Oct. 31 general election.
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