Abortion in Japan

Memorandums and information about abortion situations and problems in Japan

Entries from 2019-09-01 to 1 month

The first event in Japan on International Safe Abortion Day

*No more abortion harassment for Japanese women Message: Medical abortion has not been approved in Japan. Moreover, D&C, the less safe method, is still used for more than 80% of the early abortion here. Abortion is deeply stigmatized in th…

First memorial event for International Safe Abortion Day in Japan

As many of you know, Japan is one of the least developed country concerning abortion method as well as social environment surrounding women's health and rights. Abortion pill has not been approved here, and D&C is the first choice for the …