Link: All About Friendship Marriage in Japan

Discover a growing trend in Japan: marrying for companionship rather than love. Friendship marriage, or tomodachi kekkon, is a partnership formed solely through friendship, often without a sexual relationship.

This unique life choice is becoming popular among young people in Japan, accounting for about 1% of marriages. Despite Japan’s declining birth rate and marriage rate, friendship marriages offer an alternative path for those seeking companionship without romance.

Many people, including LGBTQ and asexual individuals, are drawn to friendship marriages. They provide the support and stability of a long-term partnership without the complications of sexual relationships.

The main difference between friendship marriages and traditional ones is the absence of sexual intimacy. Couples may choose to live together and even raise children through reproductive technology like IVF.

Service agencies like Colorus help connect individuals interested in this type of marriage. Most couples cohabit, and some successfully start families despite the challenges of non-traditional parenthood.

As friendship marriages grow in popularity, they offer a unique alternative for those who value companionship and shared values over romantic love. #

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