How has Japan's policy towards Taiwan changed with the new Justice Ministry rules?

Japan has introduced new rules allowing Taiwanese to register their region of origin in family registries, rather than being classified as from China. While Japan still regards Taiwan as a region rather than a country (a policy in place since 1972 when Tokyo normalized relations with Beijing), this change acknowledges Taiwan's distinct regional identity. The policy change was implemented by the Japanese Justice Ministry and represents a significant shift in how Taiwan's status is recognized in official Japanese documentation, despite maintaining the technical position that Taiwan is not a country.