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A Fight Over Identity in Japan

State of the World from NPR

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The Future of Identity: Satoization and Its Implications in Japan

This chapter delves into 'Satoization' in Japan, examining its effects on personal identity and the diversity of family names. It raises important questions about the future of individual identity in the context of Japan's declining birth rate and the implications for women's rights.

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