[blimp]

Originally Posted by ptbrock

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Does anyon know what the alien registration card is called in japanese? Likewise, what should I ask for to get the certificate?

You guys are life-savers

the certificate of alien registration (alien registration card) is called, or rather the name for it is, "gaikukujin touroku shoumeisho" 外国人登録証明書.

and concerning the original content of ur post, u don't necessarily need ur alien registration card to open a bank account. a driving license or the "insurance card" will do just fine. i would actually recommend that, since they don't have an "entry-into-the-country-date".