3 years if married, 10 years if not [1]... well, it's better than "not available" but still a significant impediment to starting a business! Nevertheless I was

3 years if married, 10 years if not [1]... well, it's better than "not available" but still a significant impediment to starting a business! Nevertheless I was wrong, thanks for correcting. [1] top DDG result: http://www.mondaiji.com/blog/japan/general/10171-life-in-japan-how-to-get-permanent-residence http://www.mondaiji.com/blog/japan/general/10171-life-in-jap...