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Pension Refund Calculator

Estimate your 脱退一時金 — how much pension money you can get back when leaving Japan. No signup required.

Type of pension contributions
¥350,000
¥200,000¥650,000
36 months
6 months60 months (max)

This calculator is for educational purposes only. Actual refund amounts depend on your exact contribution history. Consult the Japan Pension Service (\u65E5\u672C\u5E74\u91D1\u6A5F\u69CB) or a licensed social insurance specialist (\u793E\u4F1A\u4FDD\u967A\u52B4\u52D9\u58EB) for your specific situation.

Estimated refund (before tax)

¥1,050,000

\u539A\u751F\u5E74\u91D1portion¥1,050,000
Gross refund¥1,050,000
Tax withheld(20.42%)-¥214,410
Net after tax¥835,590

You can reclaim the withheld tax

The 20.42% tax (¥214,410) can be reclaimed by appointing a \u7D0D\u7A0E\u7BA1\u7406\u4EBA (tax agent) in Japan before you leave. They file on your behalf and the tax is refunded to your designated bank account.

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Important deadline

You must apply within 2 years of losing your residential address in Japan. The refund cap was raised from 36 months to 60 months in the 2021 reform.

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Eligibility checklist

  • You are NOT a Japanese national
  • You have contributed to the pension system for 6+ months
  • You do NOT have a residential address in Japan (you have left or are leaving)
  • You have never received a Japanese pension benefit
  • You apply within 2 years of leaving Japan
Important: This tool provides estimates based on general rules and publicly available tax rates. Results are for educational purposes only and may not reflect your actual tax obligation. This is not tax advice (税務相談) under 税理士法. Consult a licensed 税理士 for professional guidance on your specific situation.

FinBuddy provides general educational information about Japan's financial systems based on publicly available laws and regulations. This is NOT tax advice (税務相談), financial advice, or any form of professional consultation as defined under 税理士法, 金融商品取引法, or related legislation. For advice specific to your situation, please consult a licensed 税理士 (certified tax accountant) or ファイナンシャルプランナー (financial planner). FinBuddy is an educational tool, not a substitute for professional advice.