Can Japan’s new child custody laws reunite parents with their children? | 101 East Documentary

For decades, Japan has granted sole child custody to one parent after divorce. Critics say this has encouraged parents to legally abduct children and cut off any contact with the other parent. Some heartbroken mothers and fathers have not seen their children for years, and children are now speaking out about the trauma they have experienced. Amid international pressure, Japan is set to reform its sole custody system. But many are resisting these changes. 101 East investigates whether new reforms to Japan’s sole custody system will stop parental child abductions. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: @ajenglish Find us on Facebook: @aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: @aljazeeraenglish Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #japan #documentary #aljazeeraenglish