Is it possible to live in Japan semi permanently without a residence visa? I obviously don't mean illegally. I work at sea and spend six months a year on ships. I've just sold my flat in Scotland and I was looking at property in Japan. I know there are limits like 90 day limits for visa exempt nations. I'm never home longer than eight weeks. But I've also heard you can be denied entry if you repeatedly return.
I know there's plenty of hoops to jump through just trying to buy without residency. I'm only looking to cash buy a 1R and stay a couple of leaves a year and split any other leave in the UK or elsewhere. But I'm trying to scope out the viability. The nature of my job means I wouldn't be working remotely or otherwise.
by amidst-tundra