Japan lowers the age of majority and the minimum age for marriage

This is the first time since 1876, Japan lowered the age of majority, encouraging the active participation of young people in social activities.

Amended Juvenile Law in Japan has come into effect, which legally stipulates that people aged 18 and 19 do not need parental guardianship and can apply for credit cards on their own. , mobile phone, rent a house and sign other contracts, and are granted a 10-year passport. In addition, they are also eligible to practice as doctors, accountants, notaries and other professional professions.

In addition, the law also allows for heavier penalties for offenders of these ages.

Also under the new law, the minimum age of marriage for women in Japan is 18 and for men it is 16.

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