Abortion in Japan

Memorandums and information about abortion situations and problems in Japan

Entries from 2023-11-01 to 1 month

Japan begins trial run of morning-after pill sold OTC

The Asahi Shimbun, By KAZUYA GOTO/ Staff Writer, November 29, 2023 at 15:28 JST www.asahi.com :title]

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’…