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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter''' | |||
| condoms | |||
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| '''Contraception: Prescription Required''' | |||
| pills, IUDs, and others | |||
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| '''Emergency Contraception''' | |||
| prescription required | |||
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| '''STIs''' | |||
| testing available; no travel restrictions | |||
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| '''Menstrual Products''' | |||
| pads, tampons, & cups | |||
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| '''Abortion Law''' | |||
| legal in some circumstances | |||
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| '''LGBTQ Laws''' | |||
| homosexuality legal | |||
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| '''Related Pages''' | |||
| [[Japan]], [[Kyoto]] | |||
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In Japan, you will find very high-quality and responsive healthcare. However, you will also find that certain resources, whether it be lesser-known contraceptives or certain abortion methods, are unavailable. Generally, contraception (birth control) and emergency contraception (morning after pill) are legal but require prescriptions. They are not covered by NIH, the Japanese national healthcare system, and birth control pills were only legalized in 1999. You will be able to get STI tests at many facilities, and there are no known travel restrictions assigned to people with STIs. You' | In Japan, you will find very high-quality and responsive healthcare. However, you will also find that certain resources, whether it be lesser-known contraceptives or certain abortion methods, are unavailable. Generally, contraception (birth control) and emergency contraception (morning after pill) are legal but require prescriptions. They are not covered by NIH, the Japanese national healthcare system, and birth control pills were only legalized in 1999. You will be able to get STI tests at many facilities, and there are no known travel restrictions assigned to people with STIs. You'll be able to find mostly pads and tampons in Tokyo, but menstrual cups will be much more difficult to locate. Maternity leave is protected, though with only 60% of wage coverage. Abortion is technically only legal under certain circumstances, but the law is far-reaching and women seem to find adequate coverage. The abortion pill, also known as a medical abortion, is not available. | ||
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In 2009, the Japan Times reported that the "...most oft-cited reason for terminating a pregnancy is that the couple are not married, accounting for 28 percent of the 122 women with experience of abortion who were surveyed for the report last year. Financial difficulties came second, with 16 percent."<ref>[http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2009/10/20/reference/abortion-still-key-birth-control/#.V9xQeZN968o Abortion still key birth control]</ref> | In 2009, the Japan Times reported that the "...most oft-cited reason for terminating a pregnancy is that the couple are not married, accounting for 28 percent of the 122 women with experience of abortion who were surveyed for the report last year. Financial difficulties came second, with 16 percent."<ref>[http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2009/10/20/reference/abortion-still-key-birth-control/#.V9xQeZN968o Abortion still key birth control]</ref> | ||
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'''Resources & Reading Materials:''' | |||
• Reddit Thread: [https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/7x32lu/medical_abortion_in_japan/ Medical Abortion in Japan?, 2018] | |||
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===Costs=== <!--T:84--> | ===Costs=== <!--T:84--> | ||
One clinic's posted rates (as of 2017): | |||
Up to 7-weeks pregnancy: 140,000 JPY (exclusive of tax) | |||
From 8 to 9 weeks pregnancy: 160,000 JPY (exclusive of tax) | |||
From 10 to 11 weeks pregnancy: 180,000 JPY (exclusive of tax) | |||
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* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/japan Equaldex Japan]: This website provides information on LGBTQ+ rights and laws in Japan. It is important to note that, as of February 2020, homosexuality is legal in Japan and it is legal to change gender. However, gay marriage is not legally recognized and there are no legal protections against discrimination (including housing and employment discrimination) for LGBTQ+ people.<ref>[https://www.equaldex.com/region/japan LGBT Rights in Japan]</ref> | |||
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