Japan

Last reviewed: 9/26/2026Pending legal verification

Egg donation◐ RestrictedNo statute; JISART self-regulation, married only

Sperm donation◐ RestrictedAID via JSOG, legally married couples only

Anonymous donor✓ AllowedAID traditionally anonymous; no statute

Donor identifiable to child at 18? UnclearNo law; JISART egg donors disclosable

Known / directed donor◐ RestrictedJISART allows sister/friend egg donors

Single women✕ Not allowedJSOG guideline (not statute) excludes

Female couples✕ Not allowedJSOG guideline excludes; no statute

ROPA / reciprocal IVF✕ Not allowedNot available under JSOG rules

Surrogacy✕ Not allowedJSOG ban; no statute

Surrogacy for male couples✕ Not allowedJSOG ban; no statute

Preimplantation genetic testing◐ RestrictedJSOG case approval; PGT-A per JSOG

Non-medical sex selection✕ Not allowedNon-medical selection barred by JSOG

Legal age limit (women)✓No legal limit (insurance coverage <43)

✓ Checked against official source

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