Love marriage is more frequently occurred in urban area than rural area. The trend of decreasing fertility is still seen, the number of 1992 was only 1.50. The most common reason for women to have less children is economic reason. Although domestic violence in Japan is believed being frequently condoned, it remains largely unreported. Domestic Violence is the number two reason for women to seek divorce, next to the disparity of the personalities.
Victims often fear of bringing family shames, and even reluctant to talk about the violence.
In recent years, many police and local public offices have established special consultation department for women to handle cases of spousal abuse. Koseki , the family register 1,2 Data from Statistical Bureau of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 1993.