There are some real perks to the My Number card. Isn't it time you got it.

As a worker in Japan, doing paperwork can sometimes be a nightmare. But that no longer holds true for my taxes. This year, I was happily surprised to find that I could pay them online in less than an hour with the My Number card. It was easy and safe.

The My Number card is an ID that can be used to pay taxes, ask for government services, print out records of where you live, and more. The government of Japan made the system as part of....