Yes, you are eligible to purchase and use the JAPAN RAIL PASS, provided you can officially prove that you have lived outside of Japan for at least 10 consecutive years. Since your current Permanent Resident (PR) card does not explicitly show a "Permanent Resident Since" date of 10 or more years ago, you must obtain alternative official documentation from the Japanese government to verify your eligibility.

Required Documentation:
You must obtain ONE of the following documents from the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan in your area BEFORE purchasing your JR Pass Exchange Order:

• Certificate of Overseas Residence (Zairyu Shomeisho): An official document proving your current address and the duration of your stay.
• Copy of Overseas Residential Registration (Zairyutodoke no Utsushi): A copy of your initial registration at the consulate, which must show a registration date of 10 years or more.

Critical Rule - Consular Jurisdiction:
The 10-year residency must be within the same consular jurisdiction. For example, if you have lived in Vancouver for 7 years and Kamloops for 3 years, you are qualified because both cities fall under the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver. However, if you lived in Vancouver for 7 years and then moved to Toronto (a different jurisdiction) for 3 years, you might not meet the criteria for a single qualifying document. We highly recommend verifying with your local consulate that your total 10-year period is correctly reflected in their records.

Important Reminder:
You must have these physical documents ready at two points: first, when you purchase the voucher from JTB, and second, when you exchange the voucher for the actual pass at a JR office in Japan. Failure to present these will result in a denial of the exchange.