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If you’re a long-term resident in Japan, you may be wondering how to renew your My Number Card (※) when it’s about to expire. The process may seem simple at first, but it often comes with confusing details — especially if your Residence Card expiration doesn’t match your My Number Card’s date. ※ What is […]

Living in Japan means learning how to prepare for earthquakes in practical ways. Knowing how to find evacuation site in Japan is just as important as having an emergency kit ready. In the first post of this series, we covered how to prepare your earthquake emergency kit — what to include and where to buy

How to Prepare for an Earthquake in Japan: Complete Guide While living in Japan, you’ve probably felt at least one earthquake — maybe even a few, while working, cooking or commuting. I’ve experienced a few myself since living in Japan, and every time it reminds me how important it is to be prepared, even just