Can I register a company in Japan if I live overseas?

Hello, I would like to start a company and for some reasons it would be the best if it's possible to register a company in Japan. I am currently living in Norway, I realize that I might need to go to do some travels in Japan but my question is: Can I open there a company if I am not a resident in Japan?
Thanks!

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※ 外国籍の場合は、「在留カード」（特別永住者の場合は「特別永住者証明書」）のコピー若しくは市区町村が３ヶ月以内に発行した「住民票の写し」または在留資格を証するその他の書類が必要となります。

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For foreign nationals, a copy of the residence card/certification of residence from the local authorities issued within three months/proof of your visa status is also required.

I presume that if you had a company set up in Norway, and had someone resident in Japan to represent your "branch office", you could do it that way.

The easiest way is to establish an operation in Japan for your existing company / business .... here is a guide from JETRO with lots of related information you should find useful.

http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/setting_up/laws/section1/

If you don`t have a business in Noway yet, incorporate / register one quickly so it gives you more options.