Justin, thank you for you response and sincere apologies for my late reply. Yes, i also thought it was very dodgy. Lots of other good info you sent! Thank you.

On return to Japan I will also apply for the mobility card from the link you sent. My husband was under the impression it was for the car not the person. (I told him “the car doesn’t have any challenges!!”) 😃

Josh, sincere apologies for my tardiness! Thank you so much for the info and links. I have been placing the techo and translation on the dashboard. So far no problems.

Calling now.