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2026-04-01
Energy Subsidy Ends
Energy subsidy ended with March 2026 usage. ยฅ3,000+/month increase from April. Renewable surcharge hits record ยฅ3.98/kWh.
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Daily Life
6 itemsLatest information on daily life, prices, utilities, communication, and shopping
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2026-04-01
April 2026 Price Hikes Summary
April 2026: electricity (+ยฅ450/month), gas (+ยฅ170/month), 200+ food items, and social insurance all going up simultaneously.
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2026-04-01
Mobile Contract ID Verification โ My Number Card Only
Effective April 1, 2026. Online mobile contract ID verification is unified under Public Personal Authentication (JPKI) via My Number Card. Those without one must sign up in person.
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2026-03-01
Himeji Castle Dual Pricing
Himeji Castle introduces dual pricing. Himeji residents ยฅ1,000, others ยฅ2,500. Residence card with Himeji address gets resident rate.
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2026-01-01
Next-Gen My Number Card Arrives!
Next-gen My Number Card in 2026. New design, gender removed from face, 10-year validity. My Number Insurance Card function built in.
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2026-01-01
Complete Garbage Sorting Guide
Complete guide to Japanese garbage sorting rules. Categories, collection days, and penalties for violations explained.