Hi Sam,
Im in Kanagawa, Japan.
I’m having my Japanese Staff look into it, and what we need to do to comply. I pay taxes through my company, Kevin’s English Schools.
But I am hoping to host for 15 years or more if possible.
i will post this separately as well:
What is the future of hosting in Japan? Do you see it as a long term opportunity? Or a short term option until the 2020 Olympics?
Im hoping for the former!
As far as I know we will be permitted 180 days here. But no one at city hall seems to know much. As well, we’ve been referred to a board in Kanagawa to ask ( I think).
My advice: get a Japanese staff member to find out for you.