Oct 6, 2025 · Thinking about adoption in Japan as a foreign resident? This guide explains legal options, eligibility, step-by-step procedures, and available English-language support.

We provide support not only for special adoptions, but in a wide range of areas, such as status of residence, nationality, and repatriation/family reunification for children of foreign nationality who are …

Dec 6, 2025 · Read more to find out how! Considering adoption in Japan? This guide is your first step! Explore eligibility requirements, the process for foreigners in 2024, and resources to help navigate …

Jan 13, 2023 · We tried to go down several avenues to adopting a child in Japan, but I want to specifically explain the government system as we feel that is the easiest and cheapest way to adopt …

Dec 12, 2025 · Understand the critical hurdles—residency, the Family Court process, and immigration steps—for foreigners seeking legal adoption in Japan.

The country does not permit same sex marriage, partners, or single men or women to adopt children from Japan. Parents must be no more than 45 years older than the child they are seeking to adopt.

Mar 5, 2023 · This article provides an overview of adoption laws and regulations in Japan, who is eligible to adopt, the process of adoption, and any challenges that may arise for foreign adopters.

Although Japan offers “regular” and “special” adoptions, and officially there are few restrictions on marital status and travel requirements, individual agency programs may be more restrictive. Special …

Intercountry adoptions to the United States from Japan and from the United States to Japan are possible.

Oct 4, 2025 · The majority of babies available for adoption are born to single women, who, due to cultural and cultural differences, are often single mothers. The Japanese government has a strict …