This article provides an overview of adoption laws and regulations in Japan, who is eligible to adopt, the process of adoption, and any challenges that may arise for foreign adopters. It also discusses Japan’s international adoption program, which allows foreign citizens who meet certain criteria to apply for permission from the Japanese government to adopt children from outside of their own country. Prospective adoptive parents must consider the challenges such as language barriers due to cultural differences between countries, difficulties obtaining guardianship rights due to legal requirements, lengthy wait times due to strict regulations, financial costs associated with travel expenses, and cultural differences between countries before making any decision regarding international adoption.