OSAKA—On September 30th, the Osaka District Court delivered a verdict rejecting a lawsuit filed by a Japanese-born university professor who lost her Japanese nationality after acquiring Canadian citizenship, a case that underscores the dual citizenship implications of Japan’s nationality law. The woman argued that Japan’s current nationality law infringes upon constitutional rights, but the court responded that such legislative decisions fall within the discretion of the government and are therefore lawful under the legal framework.
Following the announcement of the decision, the plaintiff held a press conference where she announced she would not pursue an appeal. Nonetheless, she expressed criticism toward the court’s ruling, commenting, “In an era of unprecedented globalization, it’s disappointing that the court is not considering human rights or the realities faced by modern people.”
