Japan has recently announced that it will release the next iteration of the "My Number Card" in 2028, bringing with it a barrage of transformations. These modifications are not yet detailed, but given the function of the card — a 12-digit code assigned to all Japanese citizens and foreign residents — the improvements are being eagerly anticipated. The My Number Card functions as a multi-purpose individual number card, streamlining interactions with the government, and is expected to gain additional functions with the upcoming changes.

The My Number Card system was introduced in Japan for better administrative efficiency, reducing collective reliance on paperwork in citizen-government interactions. Given Japan's penchant for technology and efficiency, advancements to this card affect almost everyone in Japan, thus generating immense interest. The system also touches on issues of personal identification and security, crucial facets of society.

In the United States, the closest parallel might be the Social Security Number (SSN), but the My Number Card is more advanced and practical. In the EU, similar types of cards or identification methods are variable among the countries, and none unify multiple government services under a singular individualized number in the way Japan's My Number system does.