This article explores the laws, social stigma, and impact of divorce in Japan to answer the question: Is divorce OK in Japan? According to statistics from 2018 released by The Ministry of Health Labor and Welfare (MHLW), there were 193,890 divorces in Japan that year – representing a 0.8% decrease from 2017 figures. Despite this recent decrease in overall divorces however, it is worth noting that certain age groups are still seeing increases in their respective divorce rates. There is still a strong social stigma attached to getting divorced which can make it difficult for those who decide to end their marriages, particularly women who often face additional challenges such as financial insecurity or discrimination from potential employers due to their marital status change. Studies have shown that children whose parents get divorced often experience feelings of sadness, confusion, anger, guilt and loneliness. Finally, while attitudes towards marriage may be slowly changing within Japanese society - making way for more acceptance towards individuals getting divorced - there remains strong social stigma associated