Fumino Sugiyama is a transgender man, however Japanese regulation means he’s not legally recognised as male.

In Japan, you need to be sterilised or “indefinitely incapable of replica” earlier than with the ability to legally change gender.

Researchers say experiences of involuntary sterilisation have been seen in not less than 38 international locations worldwide over the previous 20 years, with girls and marginalised teams worst hit by this “gross violation of rights”.

We meet Fumino, and one other transgender man who determined to get sterilised, to listen to the impression of Japan’s coverage on their lives.

Filmed by Sybilla Patrizia

Produced, directed and edited by Natalia Zuo

Government produced by Claire Williams