On Saturday, May 26, 2012 12:55:27 PM UTC+9, (unknown) wrote:
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> So, basically, other than getting a blood report and them taking a tinier
> amount of blood, it was exactly the same as donating in the 'States.
> 
> Anyone else?
> 

I haven't donated blood in Japan in probably FAR too long.  When I did do it, there wasn't really any big deal about it that I recall.

I also think you were give a choice about how much you could donate.  200mL was "standard" which, as you say, about half of what the US usually takes.  If you so desired, however, you were given to option of having the full 400mL withdrawn.  It meant your time between being allowed back was extended of course but it wasn't as if that was any different.