concept   marriage
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, marriage is influenced by individual choice and familial duty and harmony.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 arranged marriage Japan Less common due to a shift towards love marriage in modern times 1
2 cross-cultural marriages Japan Considered unusual and sometimes disruptive to established social norms 1
3 family cohabitation Japan It's not uncommon for multiple generations to live together in the same household, with adult children taking care of their elderly parents 1
4 marriage arrangement Japan Marriage arrangement may involve the input of families, but the individual's choice is becoming increasingly important. 1
5 spousal roles Japan Spousal roles emphasize harmony and collective well-being, with a strong emphasis on familial duty and support for the extended family. 1