Japan’s same-sex marriage ban and strict medical rules prevent LGBTQ+ couples from accessing fertility care. This systematic exclusion pushes hopeful parents to legally complicated alternatives: anonymous sperm donations via social media; international reproductive tourism; and a secretive domestic network of unaccredited clinics.
Author Archives: Emily Mosier
Emily Mosier is pursuing a master’s degree in investigative journalism at ASU as a Howard Center Fellow. She grew up in Alabama and the Florida panhandle. In 2025, she graduated from Troy University with degrees in English and multimedia journalism. She is especially passionate about accountability reporting and public service, and she has freelanced for multiple news organizations, including NPR.