Can I re-enter Japan while on a spouse visa?

Hi everyone,

I’ve received my Japanese spouse visa, but I have a few questions that I haven’t been able to find answers to.

The visa mentions a “Single” entry and has an expiry date 3 months after the issuance date, while the length of stay is listed as 1 year.

My questions are:

• If the length of stay is 1 year, why does the visa expire just 3 months after it’s granted?

• Since it’s a “Single” entry visa, does that mean I can’t leave Japan and re-enter, for example, if I want to go on holiday?

• Is it possible to renew or extend this visa?

Thanks so much for your help!