This article provides an overview of the legal requirements, types, costs, processes, support available, benefits and disadvantages of getting a divorce in Japan. It explains that there are two legal requirements to get a divorce in Japan: both parties must agree and at least one party must have resided in Japan for six months. Additionally, there are two types of divorces available: Mutual Consent and Unilateral Divorce by Court Order. The article also discusses the cost of divorce, the process involved, support services available and alternatives to divorce.