National Pension
For procedures related to the Employees' Pension and National Pension, please visit the Japan Pension Service website.
What is the National Pension System?
The National Pension is a system created with the intention of helping people prepare for old age and unforeseen circumstances by contributing money from both the government and individuals. It is mandatory for everyone living in Japan who is aged 20 to under 60 to join the system, and by paying premiums, individuals will be eligible to receive a basic pension starting at the age of 65.
Subscribers
First Insured Person (Category 1)
Second Insured Person (Category 2)
Third Insured Person (Category 3)
The following individuals can voluntarily join the National Pension if they wish:
- Self-employed individuals, farmers, fishers, the unemployed, and students aged 20 to under 60 who reside in Japan. (Those who are not categorized as Second or Third Insured Persons.)
- Enrollment procedures are handled at the Niseko Town Office.
Second Insured Person (Category 2)
- Employees who are enrolled in the Employees' Pension Insurance or Mutual Aid Associations (e.g., company employees, public servants).
- Enrollment procedures are handled by the employer.
Third Insured Person (Category 3)
- Spouses aged 20 to under 60 who are dependents of Second Insured Persons.
- Enrollment procedures are handled by the spouse’s employer.
The following individuals can voluntarily join the National Pension if they wish:
- Japanese citizens living overseas who are aged 20 to under 65.
- Individuals under the age of 60 who are receiving an old-age (retirement) pension.
- Individuals aged 60 to under 65 who are not eligible for the basic pension or those who wish to increase their pension amount.
- Those born before April 1, 1955, who do not meet the required period for the old-age basic pension at age 65 (Individuals between the ages of 65 and 70 can voluntarily enroll until they meet the qualification period for the old-age basic pension).
- Enrollment procedures are handled at the Niseko Town Office.
When Making a Notification
- When submitting an application, please be sure to bring your pension book. If you do not have one, you must bring a document with your basic pension number printed on it or any form of identification (e.g., driver’s license, My Number Card).
- If a representative is handling the procedure on your behalf, they must also bring identification.
When Joining the Pension System
When you turn 20 (excluding those who are already enrolled in Employees' Pension Insurance or Mutual Aid Associations)
Required documents: Seal (personal stamp).
Required documents: Seal (personal stamp).
When you retire before the age of 60
Required documents: Pension book, seal, and a document proving the date of your retirement from the company.
If you are no longer a dependent of a spouse who is enrolled in Employees' Pension or a Mutual Aid Association
Required documents: Pension book, seal, and a document showing the date you were no longer dependent.
When you change your address (at the time of moving in)
Required documents: Pension book, seal.
If a Category 1 insured person loses their pension book
Required documents: Seal (personal stamp).
If a Category 1 insured person passes away
Required documents: The deceased person's pension book, seal, etc.
Required documents: Pension book, seal, and a document proving the date of your retirement from the company.
If you are no longer a dependent of a spouse who is enrolled in Employees' Pension or a Mutual Aid Association
Required documents: Pension book, seal, and a document showing the date you were no longer dependent.
When you change your address (at the time of moving in)
Required documents: Pension book, seal.
If a Category 1 insured person loses their pension book
Required documents: Seal (personal stamp).
If a Category 1 insured person passes away
Required documents: The deceased person's pension book, seal, etc.
Inquiries
- Resident Affairs Division
- TEL:0136-56-8839
- FAX:0136-44-3500