Frequently Asked Questions (National Pension)

QuestionPlease tell me about the National Pension system.

Response

The National Pension system is managed and operated by the government, providing pensions to individuals or their families in the event of old age, severe disability, or death.
The insurance premiums paid by the working generation support the benefits for the receiving generation.

Subscriber

All residents in Japan aged between 20 and 60 are required to enroll.
Depending on the occupation, there are three types of insured persons: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3, each with different enrollment procedures and methods for paying insurance premiums.

Insurance Premium for Type 1 Insured Persons

• National Pension Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year 7

National Pension Benefits

1. Basic Old-Age Pension
2. Additional Pension
3. Disability Basic Pension
4. Survivor's Basic Pension
5. Widow's Pension
6. Death Lump-Sum Payment

Note: Benefits will be provided upon request when the requirements are met.

The Japan Pension Service provides easy-to-understand videos about the National Pension system, its benefits, how to pay premiums, and the procedures for exemptions.

Please see the following link for the video.

• Information on Joining the National Pension and Insurance Premiums(External Link)

Contact Information

Insurance and Pension Division Phone 042-378-2111 Extension 142, 143
Fuchu Pension Office
Postal Code 183-8505
Address: 2-12 Fuchucho, Fuchu City
Phone 042-361-1011