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Tag Archives: Permanent Residency

My Journey to Permanent Residence in Japan — and What Has Changed Since 2001

Doug Reports Posted on July 30, 2026 by dougJuly 30, 2026

I’ve been a resident of Japan for (gulp) more than half my life. And I’ve been a permanent resident for about 25 years now. There are changes coming to the PR (permanent residency) application system, and many people who are … Continue reading →

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