National / Science & Health May 20, 2022
Japan’s anticipated approval of medical abortion pills may come with a hurdle, requiring women to get approval from their partners before doctors will give them the drugs.
National May 9, 2022
Elon Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger — but not just at him
by Elaine Lies
The flood of sarcasm and anger on Twitter was also directed at the Japanese government, which many said did little to address the issue.
National / Social Issues | FOCUS Apr 26, 2022
Women in Japanese technical intern program face pregnancy trap
by Tomohiro Osaki
Activists say the controversial work program has seen vulnerable workers face pressure to terminate pregnancies or quit work.
National Apr 13, 2022
Shionogi to recommend pregnant women not use oral COVID drug
Shionogi has filed for conditional early approval to skip the final stage of clinical trials once a certain level of efficacy and safety has been confirmed.
National Apr 1, 2022
In rare use of rights, Sri Lankan trainee in Japan takes maternity leave and gives birth
The case highlights the difficulties trainees face in having children in Japan.
National Apr 1, 2022
Japan, in need of more babies, is helping pay for costly IVF
by Lily Nonomiya, Marika Katanuma and Yuko Takeo
As part of a new policy, public health insurance will reimburse 70% of the costs of advanced fertility treatments.
National / Science & Health | FOCUS Mar 27, 2022
Emotional support lacking for Japan women undergoing infertility treatment
by Satoe Matsumoto
Women who seek medical help to overcome infertility issues are finding it difficult to access related mental health support, adding increased angst to an emotionally trying process.
National Mar 16, 2022
Japan will strengthen its consultation system for fertility treatment as its public health insurance program starts covering such treatment in April.
National Feb 18, 2022
Japan group seeks launch of public body on reproductive medicine
Ten areas of functions would be performed by the envisioned public institution, including managing egg or sperm donors' information, and work on the rights of donor-conceived children.
National Feb 11, 2022
Japanese government stays silent on legality of confidential births
Jikei Hospital in Kumamoto has asked whether submitting a birth notification without the mother's name would violate the Penal Code.
National Feb 9, 2022
The council's proposal includes fee changes to facilitate the resolution of problems highlighted by the COVID-19 crisis and promote cooperation among medical institutions.
National Feb 4, 2022
In Japan first, Kumamoto baby's birth to be reported without mother's name
The woman, who had been unable to tell her family about her pregnancy, gave birth under a confidentiality agreement.