Japan's Next My Number Card Arrives in FY2029 with New Design and Data Fields
# My Number card# digital government# national ID
Key Points
- The government set FY2029 for introducing the next My Number card
- The card face design and listed information will both change
- The digital ID overhaul affects public and private service systems widely
Analysis
A card redesign is never just cosmetic: changed data fields ripple through every system that reads the card, from convenience store kiosks to bank onboarding. System refits before FY2029 hand integrators a guaranteed order book; users should brace for transition friction.