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Apply for a My Number Card
Application, pickup, and PIN checks for a My Number Card.
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Get a Residence Record
What to prepare when getting a residence record at your municipality.
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Pension Lump-sum Withdrawal When Leaving Japan
Check eligibility, the two-year claim window, tax handling, and the effect on future pension records.
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Working Conditions, Unpaid Wages, and Help Desks
Preserve evidence, ask the employer in writing, and connect to labour offices or multilingual hotlines.
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Send Money Overseas Safely
Use a bank or registered remittance provider and verify recipient details, purpose, total fees, exchange rate, and received amount before sending.
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