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Originally Posted by Neon01
I'm not jumping to conclusions and associating Japanese cultural standards to what I see presented in anime, but I can't help wondering about this. It's difficult for me to even watch shows like Onegai Twins because of the whole premise. Granted, I've not seen the whole thing and it could be just a huge misunderstanding, but still. Apparently dating a cousin is a peccadillo at worst too. What gives?
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Due to historical reason(s) involving feudal daimyo lords in protecting their bloodline and forming strategic military alliances in pre-modern Japan, the issue of marrying first cousins is not considered to be incestous here. The current Japanese family code/law does not restrict relationships between first cousins.