No love, no problem: A surprising new friendship marriage trend is growing in Japan

Friendship marriages in Japan cater to asexual and homosexual individuals by forming non-romantic legal partnerships for companionship and financial benefits. These marriages provide emotional support and can involve raising children through artificial means. Experts see the potential for such marriages in India, especially among those reluctant to marry traditionally or have children. Friendship marriages in Japan cater to asexual and homosexual individuals by forming non-romantic legal partnerships for companionship and financial benefits. These marriages provide emotional support and can involve raising children through artificial means. Experts see the potential for such marriages in India, especially among those reluctant to marry traditionally or have children.  Economic Times