1. How can I get an abortion in Japan?
Abortions are performed in ob/gyn clinics in Japan.
You can look for clinics with multilingual services in your area on the following website:
https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html
2. How much do I have to pay for abortion in Japan?
Unfortunately, abortion care is not covered by Japanese insurance. For 1st trimester abortion, it's ranging from 70,000 yen to 120,000 yen and the cost varies from clinic to clinic.
3. What are abortion regulations in Japan?
Sadly, Japanese clinics require your male partner's signature on your abortion consent form in most cases as well as a signature from your parent(s) if you are a minor.
HOWEVER, they don't actually verify who signed the document, or the content written on the form. They will not contact the phone number unless there's a medical emergency, so you can fake your partner's name and contact information.
But please be aware that..
If you are married and your partner is aware that
- you are pregnant
- you want to get an abortion
- abortion in Japan requires male consent
- which clinic you went for the procedure
Your partner could sue the clinic and you under the Japanese law that prevents women from obtaining an abortion without spousal consent.
4. What abortion methods are available in Japan?
Unfortunately, abortion pills are not approved in Japan as of April 2023. The only methods available are surgical procedures (D&C or suction) done by ob/gyn doctors.
5. Can I get abortion pills in Japan?
Yes, international organizations such as Women on Web or Women Help Women can send you abortion pills by mail.
For those with Japanese addresses:
https://www.womenonweb.org/en/
https://womenhelp.org/
For those with on-base (US military bases) addresses:
https://aidaccess.org/en/
For further information on how to have abortion pills prescribed while in Japan, please read my another post: How to get abortion pills in Japan https://ameblo.jp/fufutans3/entry-12797618112.html