On 21 August 2024, during his visit to Manila, Mr. TSUGE Yoshifumi, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, met with the “Filipino Nikkei-jin”. They exchanged views on the current situation of “Filipino Nikkei-jin” and the efforts being made by the Japanese government. President of Manila Central Luzon Nippi Association, Inc. Mr. Stephen Querico A. Buñi and Secretary General of Philippine Nikkei-jin Legal Support Center (PNLSC) Mr. Norihiro Inomata explained the current situation and activities aimed at identifying Filipino Nikkei-jin and restoring their Japanese nationality. Second-generation Filipino Nikkei-jin Mr. Jose Takei also shared his own experiences and hardships over the years.
The Embassy of Japan will continue to provide its utmost support to as many remaining Filipino Nikkei-jin as possible, to facilitate their swift restoration of Japanese nationality and smooth return to Japan.
