Does Japan allow dual citizenship for children born in USA?
Japan does not allow dual citizenship,but read this. Japan’s Perspective on Dual Citizenship Note that if your country allows dual citizenship, then even if you must “choose” in Japan, your country may allow you to retain that citizenship. The United States is one example of this. But I have heard from a US Embassy staffer personally, that as long as you don’t become a government employee, you can still get away with dual US/Japan citizenship if you are born with it. The following information sheet is published by the Japanese Ministry of Justice. They also have an online description regarding the choice of nationality. CHOOSING NATIONALITY http://www.crnjapan.com/citizenship/en/j…