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The Japanese government is urging people to get their My Number Card, also known as Individual Number Cards. Just like these apps make your life easier in Japan, the card simplifies administrative processes ranging from taxes to health care. Not to be confused with My Number Cards, My Numbers were introduced in late 2015. These 12-digit numbers were assigned to all residents of Japan regardless of nationality. My Numbers are Japanese versions of social security numbers and integrate you into Japan’s tax and social security system. What Is the My Number Card?It’s a plastic, IC-chipped card vers…

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