Mr. Samuel Akahiji, who has been stateless in the Philippines for a long time, has acquired Japanese Nationality

2024/11/19
Mr. Samuel Akahiji, who has been stateless in the Philippines for a long time, was able to visit Okinawa last December to look for his relatives after going through the “statelessness recognition” process in the Philippines, with the support of many people in both Japan and the Philippines. With this as a big impetus he acquired Japanese nationality last week.
 
The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is determined to continue to do everything possible to assist in resolving the issue of the “remaining Japanese” or “2nd Generation Nikkei-jin”.
(https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_01261.html)
 
Any remaining Japanese or 2nd Generation Nikkei-jin who wish to acquire Japanese nationality, please feel free to contact, inquire, or consult with us at any time through the Contact Information provided below:
 
Contact Information:
Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
   2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila, 1300
   Tel. No.(02)8834-7514
   Email: ryoji@ma.mofa.go.jp

Philippine Nikkei-jin Legal Support Centre Inc. (PNLSC)
   Rm 322 ASI Bldg. #1518 Leon Guinto St. cor. Escoda St.
   Malate, Metro Manila 1004
   Tel. no. (02) 8-353-3096   / Cellphone no. 0999 881 5358
   Email: pnlsc_mla@yahoo.com / pnlscmla@gmail.com
 
(Mr. Akahiji and Ms. Kanashiro who depart NAIA to visit Okinawa to look for their relatives, Dec 14, 2023)


(Interview at house of Mr. Akahiji in Colon, May 5, 2024)