A woman stands in front of a view of autumn leaves and Shinjuku skyscrapers in Tokyo on November 29, 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE
Opinion
Opinion
Akanksha Khullar
Legalising abortion pill only half the battle for women in Japan
After much delay, Japan’s parliament looks set to approve the medication this year, but women will still require spousal consent to obtain a prescription
This caveat, along with the cost – around US$780 per dose – has highlighted the country’s patriarchal views on reproductive rights, and the need for greater reform