Ideas on how to make visitations more reliable

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Try appealing to the leader of any religious organization that the Japanese parent may belong to, and asking that they talk to the Japanese parent about the value of both cultures and the need for both natural parents to have a relationship with children.  Although there have been reports of Japanese religious leaders simply upholding the so-called traditional Japanese behaviors, some might not.  Its worth a try. If you belong to the same religion but in a different country, perhaps your own leader can work through official channels to request help.

One parent has found that having the Japanese spouse's lawyer present at the time appointed to pick up the child for visitation helped make visitation more reliable. In this case, the lawyer for the Japanese spouse supported this.  Having the lawyer present makes it more difficult for the Japanese spouse to refuse, and refusal could certainly not then be denied in front of a judge. Although there may be additional cost involved, if you can arrange this, it may help ensure visitation during the time you are in mediation or in court.