Japan unveils new digital ID card design with no gender

Japan has joined the ranks of countries eliminating gender markers from its national identification card. The government has unveiled a new design for its My Number ID cards which will be introduced in 2026.

Aside from removing gender markers, the new design also features birthdates in the Western Gregorian calendar instead of the traditional Japanese Era Calendar. The cardholder's name will be spelled out in English and the print will be larger, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reports.

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