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NATIONALITY

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 16, 2016
Renho admits she started process to get Japanese nationality only this month
Democratic Party President Renho revealed that she only made her official declaration to choose Japanese nationality over Taiwanese this month, an admission that she has still failed to take the legally obliged steps to end her dual citizenship status.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 13, 2016
Abe urges Renho to prove her status under the law with release of family registry
Prime Minister Abe adds fresh fuel to the flames of his opponents ongoing dual passport controversy.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 6, 2016
Abe admits dual citizenship for ministers, officials 'problematic'
Public interest in the issue has grown after it emerged newly elected Democratic Party leader Renho had neglected to renounce her Taiwanese citizenship.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 27, 2016
Nippon Ishin submits bill to bar people with dual nationality from running for Diet
The conservative party Nippon Ishin no Kai proposes that people with dual citizenship be banned from serving in the Diet.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Sep 17, 2016
Renho and the 'pure blood' mythos
Despite the best efforts of certain individuals on Twitter, lawmaker Renho became the head of the Democratic Party last Thursday. Of course, those loosely linked online individuals that are sometimes referred to as netto uyo (internet right-wingers) don't really care about the DP, but they were undoubtedly...
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2016
Justice Ministry says Taiwanese in Japan not subject to Chinese law on citizenship issues
The Justice Ministry denied Thursday that Taiwanese residing in Japan are subject to Chinese law when it comes to matters of determining citizenship.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 13, 2016
Renho acknowledges that she has yet to renounce her Taiwanese citizenship
Her flip-flops could hurt Renho in the upcoming Democratic Party presidential election.
JAPAN / Explainer
Sep 7, 2016
Renho nationality accusations spur debate on dual citizenship
Renho, one of the three candidates vying for the top slot in the Sept. 15 Democratic Party leadership election, has repeatedly denied speculation that she may be violating the Nationality Law by having de facto dual citizenship.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Aug 6, 2014
Think you've got rights as a foreigner in Japan? Well, it's complicated
If you imagine paying taxes in Japan entitles you to welfare, you may want to take a seat.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / Q&A
Jul 25, 2014
A closer look at the Supreme Court's welfare benefits ruling
Opinions are divided over how the Supreme Court ruling last week declaring permanent foreign residents of Japan ineligible for welfare payments will affect the foreign communities in Japan.

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