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You can find spermicide, male condoms and female condoms at drug stores (no prescription needed).
You can find spermicide, male condoms and female condoms at drug stores (no prescription needed).


For birth control pills, you can say "経口避妊薬" (けいこうひにんやく, "keikouhininyaku" in Japanese). The most common way to refer to birth control pills is "ピル" (piru). Note that only low-dosage pills are sold in Japan. You'll need a prescription.
For birth control pills, you can say "経口避妊薬" (けいこうひにんやく, "keikouhininyaku" in Japanese). The most common way to refer to birth control pills is "ピル" (piru). Note that only low-dosage pills are sold in Japan. You'll need a prescription. Check out this [http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2012/05/how-to-find-clinic-or-hospital-that.htmluseful guide] to finding a clinic that will prescribe for you.


In 2010, it was reported that "The mini-pill (ミニピル) has not been approved in Japan, and does not seem to be available except in online stores/pharmacies."<ref>[http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2010/12/guide-to-birth-control-pills-in-japan.html A Guide to Birth Control Pills in Japan]</ref>
In 2010, it was reported that "The mini-pill (ミニピル) has not been approved in Japan, and does not seem to be available except in online stores/pharmacies."<ref>[http://www.survivingnjapan.com/2010/12/guide-to-birth-control-pills-in-japan.html A Guide to Birth Control Pills in Japan]</ref>

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