Why Overseas Residents Choose Fertility Treatment During Visits to Japan

Compare Japan and the U.S. after insurance reform and follow a pre-travel checklist to keep return-to-Japan fertility care on track.

PublishedOctober 18, 2025

Last UpdatedOctober 18, 2025

More Japanese citizens living abroad—especially in the U.S.—are timing holidays or parental leave around fertility treatment in Japan. The April 2022 insurance expansion made IVF eligible for reimbursement, and predictable costs plus native-language support keep the trend growing.

Introduction — Why More Overseas Residents Return to Japan for IVF

1. Who Chooses Fertility Treatment During Visits to Japan

2. Why Many Choose Japan for Treatment

3. Why Some Still Continue Treatment in the U.S.

4. Preparation Checklist Before Returning to Japan

4-1. If Embryo Transport Is Involved

4-2. Complete Medical Tests Before Returning

4-3. How to Share Information Between Clinics

5. Conclusion — Preparation Matters More Than Location

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