Re Shimabukuro and Others

Abstract

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial jurisdiction — Over territory in general — Territorial limits of jurisdiction — Treaty relinquishing sovereign powers over a territory without cession — Whether territory continues to be part of State territory — Whether territorial jurisdiction exists to try offences committed within the territory — Applicability of laws within the territory — Personal jurisdiction — Over nationals — Whether inhabitants of the territory nationals — Okinawa — The law of Japan