Abortion in Japan

Memorandums and information about abortion situations and problems in Japan

VITAL STATISTICS of Japan

MHLW VITAL STATISTICS Director-General for Statistics,Information Policy and Industrial Relations Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare JAPAN https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/database/db-hw/vs01.html References: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/engli…

Partial translation of my book, "Abortion Technology and Reproductive Rights" (2012)

The following is a provisional translation into Japanese of "Section 7: From Rights to Justice" contained in "Chapter 6: Reproductive Health and Rights as Human Rights" of Kumi Tsukahara's 2012 book "Abortion Technology and Reproductive Ri…

Japan has the lowest ratio of people who are "well informed and aware" about human rights!

Japanese people ignorant of human rights Human Rights in 2018: A Global Advisor Survey© 2018 IpsosA survey on human rights awareness conducted by Ipsos in 2018 for 28 countries. We were surprised to find that Japanese people's "human right…

In response to an inquiry from a foreign journalist: sharing information provided

This "training note" and "Safe Abortion Procedures, "a material for press roundatable, are treasure trove of information on abortion methods in Japan For those who don't read Japanese, please use these translations for "Training Note" and …

Current abortion situation in Japan

In response to an inquiry from an foreign researcher I'll publish my email response here as well. In Japan, abortion is in principle a crime under the Penal Code, but abortion under 22 weeks of pregnancy is permitted under certain conditio…

Japanese society and the entanglement of government, doctors and women

ARJC Asia & Pacific Regional Webinar: Challenges in Reproductive Justice around Asia and the Pacific held on November 17, 2023 Presentation manuscript by Kumi Tsukahara PhD Thank you very much for inviting me today. I am Kumi Tsukahara. I’…

The vast and long-standing sexual abuse of boys with geographical connections in terms of human rights violations in Japan.

BBC BBC Exposes a Series of Assaults www.bbc.com Announced name change yesterday - How will victims be treated? https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/johnnys-smile-japanese-music-company-hit-sex-abuse-103651078

Consent issue casts shadow on safe abortion in Japan

Japan Times, by Kathleen Benoza, 2003, Septmber 28 www.japantimes.co.jpMain Texts: As the world observes International Safe Abortion Day on Thursday, there is growing focus on the movement in Japan for safe and accessible abortion practice…

women march for the right to access abortion in Japan Open Access NewsWomen's Health News Japan’s health ministry approves first abortion pill in its history April 24, 2023

Open access 2023/4/24 www.openaccessgovernment.orgI didn't know this article uses my comments without my knowledge. Kumi Tsukahara, director of the Reproductive Health Rights Literacy Institute, said: “Being able to control one’s own pregn…

Abortion and Spousal Consent in Japan

Institute of Comparative Law, February 2023 Abortion and Spousal Consent in Japan Yu SHUNDO (Research Associate, School of Law)

International Campaign for Women's Right to Safe Abortion, August 18, 2003

Special Report on Japan’s approval in 2023 of abortion pills : three reports ICWRSA Japan Special Report1. Japan’s crawl towards medical abortion: Why was Japan the last of the G8 countries to approve mifepristone? by Marion Ulmann 2. What…

UN experts say Japan has made strides on business and human rights, but must tackle systemic challenges

TOKYO/GENEVA (4 August 2023) – UN experts today commended Japan’s commitment to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), and urged the government to address deeply embedded unfair gender and social norms to…

The Approval of the Oral Abortion Pill Mefeego Pack and Remaining Issues

Japan's abortion situations-- Past, Present, and Future Linepharma's Mefeego Pack, containing one Mifepristone and four Misoprostol tablets, has been called "Japan's first oral abortion pill. "Japan's first abortion pill" was Preglandin (i…

Evidence that Mifepristone is a "deleterious drug"?

I received a response from the MHLW, but...... The abortion drug Mefeego Pack, approved in Japan, has been designated a "deleterious drug" by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare. According to them, Mifepristone and Misopros…

A big but awkward step forward

My report In Japan, the Mefeego Pack, a combi-product of one Mifepristone and four Misoprostol tablets, was launched on May 16, 2023, and the Japan Women's Foundation's Dr. Miho Uchida's clinic began offering "oral abortion pills" for the …

Product information for MEFEEGO Pack, a combi-pack product of Mifepristone and Misoprostol for Japanese market

One of the misteries that occationally happens in MHLW sites The site I could find easily yesterday suddenly disappeared! It was a product information of MEFEEGO Pack with the sign of "Deleterious product." I searched the site of the Minis…

On Approval of Mefeego Pack to Japan

Original Note by Kumi Tsukahara On Approval of Mefeego Pack to Japan - What We Can Learn from the Experience of Preglandin Suppository, the Only Approved 2nd-trimester Abortion Drug in This Nation Transvaginal Abortion Suppository Seen as …

Japan: Mefeego Pack approved as the first Medical Abortion drug

No one reported anywhere that it was approved as a deleterious drug bnn.network

ASAJ's Request on "Notes on the Use of Mefeego Packs”

For more available, accessible and affordable abortion pills! #Action for Safer Abortion (ASAJ) issued a request on May 8, 2023 to the following people and held a press conference on the same day at 11:00 am. This is a private, tentative t…

Q&A:What is the abortion procedure?

Explanation of the abortion methods by Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists What if the abortion procedure? - JAOGThis is my personal translation from original Japanese version. Question: What is the abortion procedure? An…

Message from an expert: On approval of Mefeego Pack

Here is an excerpt from the monthly message on May 7 from Tomoko Saotome MD., PhD., the president of the Professional Women's Coalition for Sexuality and Health in Japan. On April 28, the Japanese government finally approved the oral abort…

MHLW of Japan: Oral abortion pills imported by individuals (so-called oral abortion pills) in 2004

Press Release Material still published and referred by media and clinics Here is my translation of the MHLW's press release material in 2004. The original material is in Japanese. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/houdou/2004/10/h1025-5.html October …

MHLW of Japan: Important Points to Keep in Mind When Using Mifepristone and Misoprostol Products (Request)

The notice issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on April 28, 2023 on the newly approved oral abortion drug, Mefeego Pack Important Points to Keep in Mind When Using Mifepristone and Misoprostol Products (Request)To the Dire…

MHLW of Japan:Proper Use of the So-Called Oral Abortion Drug “Mefeego Pack”

The announcement made by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan on April 28, 2023 for the newly approved abortion drug, Mefeego Pack Proper Use of the So-Called Oral Abortion Drug “Mefeego Pack” Since only designated doctors u…

Mefeego Pack approved as 1st abortion pill in Japan

The Mainichi April 28, 2023 (Mainichi Japan) Mefeego Pack approved as 1st abortion pill in Japan - The MainichiTOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's health ministry approved Friday for the first time the sale of an oral abortion pill, giving women in e…

Japan panel approves nation's first abortion pill

Japan Times BY KATHLEEN BENOZA, Apr 21, 2023 www.japantimes.co.jpMy comments are scattered in the article: …… Kumi Tsukahara, director of the Reproductive Health Rights Literacy Institute, said the decision was positive in terms of putting…

NHK NEWS WEB reported on approval of Japan’s first oral abortion pills

NHK NEWS WEB reported on approval of Japan’s first oral abortion pills “Oral Abortion Pill" Health Ministry Subcommittee Approves Japan's First Approval. April 21, 2023 9:45 pm A subcommittee of experts from the Ministry of Health, Labor, …

Japan health ministry panel approves nation's first abortion pills

NHK World Japan health ministry panel approves nation's first abortion pills Friday, April 21, 22:18 Japan is one step closer to approving abortion pills for the first time after an expert panel at the health ministry gave the go-ahead on …

Kanazawa City Assembly Bill (Opinion Calling for Careful Consideration in the Review of Approval and Use of Oral Abortion Pills)

Translation from original Japanese Original in Japanese Opinion Calling for Careful Consideration in the Review of Approval and Use of Oral Abortion Pills In December 2021, a British pharmaceutical company submitted an application for appr…

Ishikawa Prefectural Assembly Bill No. 6 (Opinion Calling for Careful Review of Approval of Oral Abortion Pills)

Translation from original Japanese original Assembly Bill No. 6 Opinion Calling for Careful Review of Approval of Oral Abortion PillsIn December 2021, a British pharmaceutical company applied for the first time for approval of an oral abor…