
The PNLSC
Philippine Nikkei-jin Legal Support Center
OUR PURPOSE
RESTORE JAPANESE IDENTITY
The Philippine Nikkei-jin Support Center is a non-stock, non-profit organization, established in 2003, as a direct outcome of the centennial anniversary of Japanese migration to the Philippines. It is based on a strong recognition of the necessity to provide support, both legally and socially, to Philippine Nikkei-jin who were stricken with hardships during World War II and the subsequent turmoil.
Adhering to our belief that “Every person has a right to know their place of origin, which is one of the fundamental human rights,” our goal is to help Philippine Nikkei-jin restore their identities as Japanese or Nikkei-jin, and to develop the prosperity and stability of Nikkei-jin societies throughout the Philippines, in the the hopes of contributing to further friendly relations between Japan and the Philippines.
PNLSC.org is affiliated with PNLSC.com, created to increase awareness and be more accessible to the Philippines’ English-speaking demographic. With PNLSC, we hope to help enlighten and educate people of Japanese descent, about what they can do to prove their ancestry. Please register with the local Nikkei-jin chapter near you.
- Reliable and trustworthy resource.
- No unknown 3rd-party asking unnecessary fees.
- Legal assistance for qualified Nikkei-jin.
SERVICES
HOW WE CAN HELP
We work with local Philippine Nikkei-jin chapters. By registering with one, you can opt to coordinate and submit documents, giving qualified Nikkei-jin with the following benefits.
Tracing Japanese ancestors to recover the identity of the Nikkei-jin
Filing petitions with family courts for permission to create a family registry of the Nikkei-jin
Assisting Nikkei-jin legally by providing necesssary information and services towards acquisition of Japanese Nationality.
Disseminating information on Nikke-jin, related events, news, and more resources, via newsletter, website, and blog.
Strengthening the network of Philippine Nikkei-jin in Japan, and Nikkei-jin organizations in the Philippines.
ARE YOU NIKKEI-JIN?
HOW IT WORKS
A simple breakdown of how this works in your favor.
Register
Counseling
Proof
Legal Process
Want to Hear From Us?
STAFF
Meet the PNLSC team

Mr. Norihiro Inomata
Director MNL/TYO

Ms. Kyoko Ishii
TYO

Ms. Yoko Tajika
TYO

Ms. Yoko Tamogami
TYO

Atty. Josue Sim Zuniega
Legal Counsel MNL

Ms. Jennelyn Arroyo
MNL

Mr. Ken Osh Tan
MNL

ATTY. KAWAI, Hiroyuki
started 2003

ATTY. AOKI, Hideshige
started 2003

ATTY. MOCHIZUKI, Kenji
started 2003

ATTY. HAKU, Nikko
started 2005

ATTY. SATO, Kazuki
since 2007

ATTY. ARASE, Takahiro
since 2007

ATTY. YAMAWAKI, Koji
since 2008

ATTY. OHIWA, Naoko
since 2008

ATTY. MISHIMA, Keitaro
since 2008

ATTY. FUJITA, Yumiko
since 2009

ATTY. KIN, Yuusuke
since 2011

ATTY. MURAKAMI, Takahiro
since 2013

ATTY. HINO, Shinji
since 2013

ATTY. KIMURA, Sachiko
since 2015

ATTY. KOGIKU, YOSHIKAZU

ATTY. CHIHARA, Kahoko

ATTY. HIROTA, Keisuke

ATTY. Hayashida

ATTY. YOKOSAWA