Amidst a growing sense of mistrust in men, increasing numbers of Japanese women are choosing to conceive via sperm banks. The number of such women continues to rise steadily, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards unconventional child-bearing means. The news focuses on the reasons for this trend and the implications it may carry for conventional parenting norms and gender roles in Japan.

In traditional Japanese society, conventional norms and expectations surrounding marriage and childbirth have been deeply rooted. However, this trend shows a shifting societal sentiment where increasing numbers of women are securing their rights to have a child outside the conventional marriage institution due to growing mistrust in men. This issue has sparked significant discussions regarding the changing perception of gender roles and parenthood in Japan.

In contrast to Japan, the use of sperm banks in the US and EU is already relatively commonplace, primarily amongst single women and same-sex couples. Though it has taken time, society has generally accepted this method of conception, and it has slowly become a normal part of the discussion around family-planning and parenthood.