Divorce in Japan and Its Impact on Child Custody

A group of parents and child welfare advocates gather outside a government building in Tokyo, holding signs demanding reforms to Japan's child custody laws.

Recent discussions have centered around potential reforms to Japan’s family law system, with advocates calling for a shift towards shared custody arrangements. As of now, Japan is one of the few developed nations that does not recognize joint custody post-divorce, a situation that affects thousands of families each year. In 2022, approximately 200,000 children were … Read more