Voluntary membership system

The period of participation in the National Pension is between the ages of 20 and 60.
However, if you do not meet the 10-year eligibility period even after reaching the age of 60, or if you want to increase your pension amount even a little (you cannot exceed the full amount), you can enroll until the age of 65.
As a general rule, payment of insurance premiums for those aged 60 and over will be made by bank transfer from a savings account.

Those born on or before April 1, 1965 who do not meet the pension eligibility period even after reaching the age of 65 can enroll voluntarily until they reach the age of 70 until the eligibility period is met.

Japanese nationals between the ages of 20 and under 65 can voluntarily enroll in the National Pension even if they move abroad.
Those who join voluntarily will have their relatives in Japan, such as parents and siblings, act as domestic cooperators, and have them carry out the necessary procedures on their behalf.
If you do not have a domestic collaborator, please apply directly to the pension office that has jurisdiction over your last address in Japan.

Voluntary subscribers are not eligible for the Special Payment System for Students or the Premium Exemption System.

Fuchu Pension Office Zip Code 183-8505
Address 2-12-2, Fuchu-cho, Fuchu-shi
Telephone 042-361-1011