Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
Can't qualify for long term visa. Sadly.
We're thinking about spending 3 months there each year during March, April and May which we can do without visa's.

Even our previously held long term visa's needed annual review and complete new application every 5 years

We're very happy here, but had such a wonderful life when we lived in Japan it remains our number one choice.
That's unfortunate.
I thought you would have been eligible for permanent residency, as you stayed there for so many years.

If we ever have the chance to visit, i would also like to visit at around the same time of year. Seeing the cheery blossoms has always been high up on my list of things to do.