Originally Posted by
YariGuy
Interesting, I didn't know that. But what are some examples of uses? I can only think of checking into a hotel, renting a car, and flights as situations when I need my passport. But I can't imagine a car rental agency would know what to make of a TTP card...
I'm assuming being stopped by police. In Japan you are required to carry your passport on you if you are not a resident/citizen, so it sounds like from what
Steve M is saying, that the TTP card is all you need in the unlikely, but possible, event you get stopped to have your documents checked. This a huge plus imho.. i hate dealing with having my passport wallet on me.