Pregnancy and Childbirth in Japan as a Foreigner (2025)
Japan is a good country to have a baby. Prenatal care is thorough, hospitals are clean, and the government provides financial support. But the system has important differences from what Western parents may expect. As Soon as You Confirm Pregnancy 1. Get Your 母子手帳 (Mother and Child Health Handbook) This is the most important document in Japanese pregnancy. Go to your city hall (市役所) as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed by a doctor. ...