The Japanese government has adopted an ordinance to enforce a revised Civil Code that will introduce joint parental custody of children after divorce, starting on April 1, 2026. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/25/japan/society/japan-joint-custody-april-start/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #civilcode #divorce #parenthood #children #japanesecourts