Fathers Pay, Mothers Decide | The Harsh Truth About Divorce in Japan.

Kimi Onoda is about to change Japan’s divorce and custody laws — but will it finally bring fairness for fathers?
Right now, fathers pay and mothers decide. With joint custody set to arrive in 2026, the balance of family law in Japan is shifting, but too slowly for the 179,000 couples who divorced last year — and the children caught in between.

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In this video, I talk about:

Why divorce rates are rising while marriage rates fall

How Kimi Onoda’s child support reforms could change the system

Why joint custody might not be enough without true equality

The emotional reality of being a father in Japan who can’t see his kids

What Japan must do next to protect children, fathers, and mothers alike

As someone going through this system myself, I’m sharing the truth about what it’s like to lose your family, rebuild, and still fight for fairness.

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Welcome to Divorcing Japan — a channel for fathers and men navigating separation, custody, and survival in Japan and around the world.

Through personal stories, practical advice, and emotional truth, this channel aims to support those going through one of life’s hardest chapters — especially when the system feels stacked against you.

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• Divorce and custody in Japan
• Life after separation
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