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Current situation of organ donation in Japan
The current situation of organ donation in Japan is that the organ donation rate is low, the legal system is relatively perfect, the awareness of donation is gradually enhanced, and there are cultural and religious obstacles.

1, the organ donation rate is low: the organ donation rate in Japan is low, far lower than that in Europe and America. As of 202 1, the organ donation rate in Japan is about 7 per million people, while the donation rates in Spain, Croatia and other countries all exceed 40.

2. The legal system is relatively perfect: Japan's Organ Transplantation Law was promulgated and implemented in 1997, which stipulated the relevant legal system of organ donation and transplantation, including the rights and obligations of organ donors, the procedures and regulations of organ transplantation, etc.

3. Awareness of donation has gradually increased: In recent years, the Japanese government and relevant institutions have carried out various publicity and education activities aimed at raising public awareness and understanding of organ donation. In addition, more and more Japanese people began to donate organs voluntarily or support organ donation.

4. There are also cultural and religious obstacles: Japanese cultural and religious traditions still have some obstacles to organ donation. For example, some Japanese believe that donating organs will destroy the integrity of the body or have an impact on the afterlife. In addition, for some religious believers, organ donation may conflict with their beliefs.