Sotsukon: Japanese Trend Lets Couples 'Graduate' from Marriage

In Japan, a new trend called 'sotsukon' is changing how some couples approach marriage.

Instead of divorce, they 'graduate' from the traditional roles of husband and wife, but remain married.

This allows people to live separately, pursuing their own interests and goals, while still keeping their relationship.

This is happening because people want more freedom and independence, especially as they get older or after retirement.

Sotsukon isn't about ending love, but about redefining what marriage means in modern society.