According to a survey that was conducted in August 2024 in Japan, the majority of respondents stated that they had given birth through their vagina. Around percent of respondents mentioned that they had a planned cesarean section.
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MHLW (Japan). (November 12, 2024). Distribution of birth methods in Japan as of August 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1607186/japan-birth-methods-distribution/
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