There is no legal requirement to notify a non-custodial natural parent, even if the adoption is ordered or approved by a court. Likewise, there is no requirement in cases where court approval is not necessary.

Related issue: There is no way for a non-Japanese parent to register contact information so that can be notified when a legal decision about their child requires their consent.

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