Enter Japan
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Last updated date：3 2 2026
Reside in Japan
All residents of Japan between age 20 and 59, regardless of nationality, must be covered by National Pension system.
However, if you come to Japan from the country which Japan has a Social Security Agreement, you may be exempt from coverage.
Background and purpose of the Social Security Agreement
Rules when leaving the agreement country to work in Japan
Application when leaving the agreement country to work in Japan
Pensioners Need to Report Us
How to report other changes such as your name, address, bank account for your direct deposit
Learn about Japanese Pension System
All residents of Japan between age 20 and 59 must be covered by National Pension system. This page shows how to pay contributions.
Pensions are not only for elderly people. Young people can receive the disability pension or survivors' pension when in need.
Videos and pamphlets about Japanese pension system in English.