Sophia 🇧🇷

• Single woman
• 29 years old
• Soccer coach
• from Brazil

Heartbreak in Beloved Japan and a Dispirited Return

For me, a native of Brazil, Japan was the very embodiment of “aspiration.” Drawn by the anime world I grew up with, I came to Japan in my early twenties as a coach for girls’ soccer. I was eager to immerse myself in the culture, so I kept my distance from the Brazilian community and studied Japanese with all my might. My days were incredibly fulfilling, surrounded by wonderful children from kindergarten to junior high school whom I taught soccer.

“I want to stay in Japan and raise my own child here.” This became my solid, unwavering dream. However, after meeting a Japanese boyfriend, we broke up due to irreconcilable differences in our views on having children. To make matters worse, my work visa expired, shattering my dream and forcing me back to Brazil in despair. I believed I would never return to Japan. I was consumed by deep desolation, convinced that my life in Japan was over.

Fateful Return and a “New Path”

Then, one day, fate intervened. I heard a rumor that a private high school in Japan was looking for a girls’ soccer coach. I contacted them immediately and miraculously, I was able to return to Japan.

However, the initial joy was short-lived as I faced reality again. Marriage to a Japanese partner seemed difficult, and time kept ticking away. Yet, the longing to have a child was something I absolutely couldn’t give up. I made a firm decision: to choose a “new path”—to have and raise a child on my own, without adhering to the traditional path of marriage. That is what led me to start searching for a sperm bank.

The “Japanese Wall” That Stood in the Way

This marked the beginning of my lonely battle. First, I was hugely shocked after contacting clinics in Japan. The immense barrier was the rule that, by law, sperm donation is only provided to married couples. The legitimate route was closed off to a single woman like me. Next, I started searching online, but all I found were dubious websites, and I was constantly on the verge of being overwhelmed by anxiety and fear. It truly felt like a dark abyss with no light.

It was then that I finally found “Samurai Donor.” Masa-san, the counselor and donor, was so sincere and trustworthy that he swept away all my previous worries. He listened carefully to my situation and showed a commitment to supporting me wholeheartedly. Without hesitation, I requested sperm donation.

The Irreplaceable Life in My Arms

What followed felt almost unreal. Thanks to Masa-san’s swift support, I became pregnant quickly and gave birth without any complications. Now, in my beloved Japan, I hold this child in my arms and enjoy every moment of our happy life together. Looking at this child’s sleeping face, I realize that all the despair I felt back then was simply preparation for this miracle.

In the future, I plan to obtain permanent residency and would like to give this child siblings. I intend to pursue a second and third child through sperm donation as well. Every day I get to spend with my children in the Japan I love so much is the greatest treasure.

Please Don’t Suffer Alone

If there is a woman out there suffering as I once did, holding a strong desire to have a child but unable to see a way forward, please, don’t give up. There is absolutely a way to fulfill your wish. Sperm donation was, for me, the light of hope that made my life shine again.

Masa-san at Samurai Donor, in particular, became a strong ally for me on this solitary journey. Before you give up, I highly recommend you simply reach out to Samurai Donor for a consultation. Your future will certainly change once you take action.