Giving birth remains expensive in Japan. Pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum costs are not covered by health insurance, and parents have to pay up to approximately 520,000 yen ($ 5,000 USD) on average unless complications warrant medical...
One of the ways that Japan is running behind other countries is maintaining an environment where women can feel secure during pregnancy, giving birth and having abortions. This issue is closely related to traditional stereotypes in Japan, and it...