RetireJapan

Thank you StockBeard! Yes I do think the account I have is similar to yours... admittedly I should have paid more attention many years ago when it was set up. Blame it on youth! :| Anyway good to know the account doesn’t get “lost”, and thanks for the links - also nice that they have support in Engl...

Thanks for your kind and quick replies. This has been very helpful

Thanks again for the informative and quick reply. I understand. Do you know if that’s the same rule/process for the employer contributed account ?(not sure if that’s the right terminology) So basically each month part of my paycheck goes to the Social security (which is what I understand you have pr...

Thanks for the reply.
So does that mean basically the money will sit in those accounts even though I’ve de-registered from the ward office etc? And I would somehow have to come back to Japan when I’m retirement age to get that money?

Thanks

Hi, My first post so apologies if this question is covered elsewhere. I’m a Japanese PR and had never envisioned leaving this country however circumstances have regrettably forced my hand. I’ve been employed in Japan for 12 years and built up pension in both the national pension scheme and an employ...