Yeah, some nationalities get automatic entry permits upon arrival at an air- or seaport in Japan. The duration of the stay varies from nationality to nationality, but Western European citizen generally get a 6 month entry permit, and have the option to renew it for another 6 months in exchange for a renewal fee.

I doubt the immigration officials would ask those things, since there is no real procedure attached with getting an entry permit.

Then again, Japan is pretty different from the rest of the world. I wouldn't know.

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