Reception window

Citizens' Affairs Section (National Pension Counter)

1st Floor, Urasoe City Hall

TEL: (098) 876-1234 (ext. 3111)

The Japan Pension Service provides a comprehensive guide on the Japanese National Pension system in various languages. Please refer to the following link if you have questions that are not answered here. https://www.nenkin.go.jp/international/index.html

Who enrolls in the National Pension?

All people registered to reside in Japan aged 20 to 59 are obligated to pay into the National Pension system, regardless of their nationality. The National Pension Program will provide for you or your family in the event that you are seriously injured or die during the period you are making payments. Generally, employers will deduct premiums from your salary for you. However, please check with your employer to see if payments are being made. If you are not enrolled through an employer (for example if you are a student, self-employed, or unemployed), you must visit City Hall to sign up.

Regardless of your method of payment, when you enroll in the pension plan, you should receive a blue pension book. Please do not lose this book, as it is required for various pension procedures.

If you are having difficulty paying premiums due to low income, etc., please apply for a payment deduction at City Hall or the Urasoe Social Security Office. If your application is approved by the Japan Pension Service, you may be eligible for a premium exemption or a partial deduction.

Urasoe Social Security Office

3-3-25 Uchima, Urasoe, Okinawa 901-2121 JAPAN

(098) 877-0511 (National Pension: dial announcement → 2, → dial announcement → 2)

(098) 877-0733 (pension consultation: dial announcement → 1, → dial announcement → 2)

For lost pension books

Should you lose or misplace your pension book, you may file for a new pension book at City Hall. However, only those insured by National Pension (no. 1 insured persons) may apply for a new pension book.

Please bring a picture ID when you file for a new book. Note that the book will take a month or longer to arrive at your address if you apply via City Hall. For those who need a rush application, file directly at the Urasoe Social Security Office.