Couples

Japan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their nameAt the very least, the three men and three women calming their nerves on a Friday evening at a venue in Tokyo know they have one thing in common.Spaced out across booths, they will soon be placed in pairs and given 15 minutes to get to know one another. Continue reading...

The new rules are the first major change to the country’s laws governing child-rearing in more than a centuryDivorced couples in Japan will be able to negotiate joint custody of their children from Wednesday, in the first major change to the country’s laws governing child-rearing in more than a century.Previously, Japan’s Civil Code required couples to decide which parent would take custody of their children when they divorce. Continue reading...

• Celebrity couples including Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka, plus Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, turned heads with romantic arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. • Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the event aired live on ABC and Hulu starting at 7 p.m. ET, showcasing Hollywood's biggest stars in glamorous fashion. • These high-profile duos added extra star power and romance to the red carpet, captivating audiences during the ceremony.

• Celebrity couples including Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka, plus Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, turned heads with romantic arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15 at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. • Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the event aired live on ABC and Hulu starting at 7 p.m. ET, showcasing Hollywood's biggest stars in glamorous fashion. • These high-profile duos added extra star power and romance to the red carpet, captivating audiences during the ceremony.