Yes, Japanese nationals living outside of Japan are eligible, provided they can prove they have resided abroad for at least 10 consecutive years at the time of purchase. You must obtain official documentation BEFORE placing your order.

1. The 10-Year Residency Requirement

You must meet the residency duration calculated by the month: your start date must be in the same month 10 years ago (or earlier) as your purchase date.
Example: If buying in June 2024, your residency must have started on or before June 30, 2014.

2. Mandatory Documentation (Obtain BEFORE Purchase)

You must present ONE of the following original documents issued by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General:

• Copy of Overseas Residential Registration (Zairyutodoke no Utsushi): The registration date must be at least 10 years old.
• Certificate of Overseas Residence (Zairyu Shomeisho): Must reflect a 10-year residency period.
• PR Card (Canada/USA/Brazil ONLY): Only valid if the card explicitly shows a "Permanent Resident Since" date of 10+ years ago. If the date on the card is less than 10 years (even if you lived there longer), you must get the consular documents above.

3. Important Rules:

• Single Jurisdiction: Your 10-year history must be proven on a single document from the same consulate or a unified history on one certificate. Combining separate documents from different jurisdictions is not accepted.
• Dual Citizens: If you enter Japan using your Japanese passport, the 10-year rule applies strictly. You will be denied the exchange if you enter as a Japanese citizen without these documents.