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April 2026

Culture & Society

A New Chapter for Life in Japan: The “Specified Residency Card” (特定在留カード)

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Spring is the season of 新生活 (shinseikatsu / new beginnings) in Japan. For those planning to move here, a major update is coming to make your administrative life much easier!
The Japanese government has officially announced that starting June 14, 2026, the 特定在留カード (tokutei zairyū kādo / Specified Residency Card) will be introduced.
This is a new, unified ID that merges your 在留カード (zairyū kādo / Residence Card) and your マイナンバーカード (mainambā kādo / My Number Card) into a single, smart card.

Daily Guide

Mastering Waste Disposal in Japan: A Guide to Rules & Manners

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Moving to Japan is an exciting journey, but one of the first “cultural hurdles” many international students and residents face is garbage disposal (ごみの分別 / ごみのぶんべつ).
In Japan, keeping the neighborhood clean is a shared responsibility. The rules might seem strict at first, but once you learn the basics, it becomes a simple part of your daily routine.

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