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Translations:Tokyo/6/en
In Japan, contraception (birth control) is by prescription only. If you choose to take hormonal birth control pills, you'll probably need to visit the doctor every 1-3 months to renew your prescription. Unlike in many other countries, where prescriptions last for a year, Japanese birth control prescriptions last for 1-3 months. Note that Japan only legalized hormonal birth control pills in 1999, supposedly due to health concerns (though many believe the abortion industry prevented legalization). For this reason, hormonal birth control is not very commonly used in Japan. Condoms, which are much more common, are preferred by 80% of married women in Japan.[1] Currently, the Japanese government only permits the usage of low-dosage hormonal pills. This means that, if you're currently using a higher-dosage pill, you may not be able to find it in Japan.