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2026年10月15日
When Can You Lose Your Status of Residence in Japan?
Expiration, missed re-entry dead…
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2026年10月15日
Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident and Spouse of Japanese National: What Is the Difference?
These residence statuses general…
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2026年10月7日
How can unpaid pension affect permanent residence in Japan? Student years can matter too
Under the Permanent Residence Gu…
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2026年10月2日
Where to ask about visas and residence status in Japan
Official sources of general visa…
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