Why Everyone in Japan Could Be Named Sato-san By 2531
In a future Japan where couples can’t choose separate surnames, 2531 could be the era of the Sato-sans, one Japanese university claims.
In a future Japan where couples can’t choose separate surnames, 2531 could be the era of the Sato-sans, one Japanese university claims.
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