Dual surname survey changed in deference to conservatives | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

The Justice Ministry, out of consideration for conservative politicians, forced what critics say was a misleading public opinion survey on the issue of allowing married couples to have separate surnames, The Asahi Shimbun learned.

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