5 Children and nationality (See 1-2-1.)
		5-1 When a child has not acquired Japanese nationality since his birth in Japan, and is unable to get such nationality according to Article 2-1, and -2, it shall be granted Japanese nationality by birth. (Revise Article 1-3.) 5-2 A child fathered by a Japanese having Japanese nationality and recognized by him before it reaches a certain age (coming-of-age, for example) shall be granted Japanese nationality, regardless of prenatal or postnatal recognition. 5-3 The age requirement of 20 years old or older necessary for the acquisition of Japanese nationality by naturalization (Article 5, 1-2) shall be changed to 14 or older as in the case of penal responsibility. 5-4 Abolish Article 12 (volition to reserve Japanese nationality) and Article 17 (Reacquisition of nationality lost according to Article 12). 5-5 Abolish Articles 14 to 16 (choice of nationalities) in the future and admit dual nationality. 5-6 Respect the ethnic name and the way the applicant writes it in applying for the acquisition of Japanese nationality depending on his/her own intention. 5-7 Enable an individual, not his family, to apply by himself/herself for the acquisition of Japanese nationality depending on his/her own intention.

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