overseas ballot; absentee voting from abroad
Refers to the system or act of voting from outside Japan, typically in national elections. Often used in legal and administrative contexts.
在外投票の手続きは大使館で行えます。
You can complete the overseas voting procedure at the embassy.
在外投票制度を利用して、海外から国政選挙に参加した。
I used the overseas voting system to participate in the national election from abroad.