Donating Blood in Japan
First off, thank you for your interest in blood donation (献血 ‘kenketsu’ in Japanese)! It is a simple thing that can make a huge difference to the lives of others. Whether you have donated in your home country, or are looking to donate for the first time, we hope the information here will help you out.
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible for non-Japanese residents currently living in Japan to donate blood. There are some strict requirements that may not apply in your home country due to (somewhat outdated) safety concerns. However, as long as you don’t match up with anything under the Restricted and Prohibited Donors section (and you are not from the UK–see below), you should be good to go.
