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What to Do If You Lose Your Residence Card

When I foolishly lost my wallet on a sightseeing tour of Tokyo, I was less concerned by the loss of cash than I was of the idea of getting my official documentation back, particularly my residence card. As it turns out, I needn’t have been so worried. Recovering your card just takes a couple of simple steps.

Step 1: Lost Report Certificate

The first thing I did was head to the nearest koban (police box) to explain …

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