What change has Japan's Justice Ministry announced regarding Taiwanese residents in Japan?

Japan's Justice Ministry has announced that Taiwanese residents can now list Taiwan as their place of origin in family registries, replacing the previous designation as part of China. This significant policy change allows Taiwanese people to assert their regional identity in official Japanese documentation. The new registry policy reflects Japan's acknowledgment of Taiwan's distinct identity, despite Japan's traditional ties with Beijing and China's stance on the One China principle. This move has been welcomed by Taiwan's government and is scheduled to take effect in May.