TOKYO, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- More than 40 percent of Japanese individuals wish to continue using their original surnames at work after marriage, according to a Cabinet Office survey.

Some 43.3 percent of respondents prefer to retain the original names in the workplace, a 4.2 percentage point increase from a similar poll in 2023. Meanwhile, 55.2 percent stated they would not choose to do so.

By age group, support was strongest among those in the 30s, with 57.8 percent favoring the option.

Gender-based differences were also observed in the results. Among men, 47.7 percent supported the idea of keeping the original surname at work, up 3.5 points from the previous survey. Among women, 39.6 percent were in favor, marking a 4.9-point increase.

The survey also examined perceptions of gender equality in Japan. When asked whether they believe society as a whole treats men and women equally, only 16.7 percent responded affirmatively.

The survey targeted 5,000 Japanese men and women aged 18 and older, with a response rate of approximately 53.3 percent. Enditem

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