JapanPensions & RetirementRegulatory changes detected in official sources — tracked continuously by GovToDate's monitoring.
Last detection: 28 September 2026
What changes: The start age for receiving the fixed amount portion of the welfare pension was gradually raised over 12 years from FY2001, reaching 65 in FY2013. For women, it was gradually raised over 12 years from FY2006, reaching 65 in FY2018.
What changes: The start age for receiving the earnings-related portion of the welfare pension is being gradually raised over 12 years from FY2013. For women, it is also being gradually raised over 12 years from FY2018.
What changes: From the perspective of supporting the next generation, as a measure similar to childcare leave, insurance premiums for the Employees' Pension Insurance during pre- and post-natal leave will be exempted. Additionally, a similar measure will be taken for the revision of the standard monthly remuneration after the end of pre- and post-natal leave.
What changes: The start age for receiving the fixed amount portion of the Old-age Employees' Pension was gradually raised over 12 years from FY2001, reaching 65 in FY2013. For women, it was gradually raised over 12 years from FY2006, reaching 65 in FY2018.
What changes: The start age for receiving the earnings-related portion of the Old-age Employees' Pension is being gradually raised over 12 years from FY2013. For women, it is also being gradually raised over 12 years from FY2018.
What changes: The start age for receiving pensions for those in their early 60s is being raised over 12 years for both the fixed amount portion and the earnings-related portion. Currently, the increase to age 65 is in progress and is expected to be completed by 2025 (for men) and 2030 (for women).
What changes: The starting age for the fixed amount portion of the survivor's pension under the Employees' Pension Insurance is being gradually raised. For men, it was raised to 65 over 12 years starting from FY2001, and for women, it was raised to 65 over 12 years starting from FY2006.
What changes: The starting age for the earnings-related portion of the survivor's pension under the Employees' Pension Insurance is being gradually raised. For men, it was raised to 65 over 12 years starting from FY2013, and for women, it was raised to 65 over 12 years starting from FY2018.
What changes: The 'specific fiscal year' when the national treasury burden for the basic pension becomes 1/2 has been set as FY2014, and from that fiscal year onwards, the 1/2 national treasury burden ratio for the basic pension will be permanently achieved. This is funded by tax revenue obtained from the consumption tax increase (8%).
What changes: From the perspective of supporting the next generation, as a measure similar to childcare leave, Employees' Pension Insurance premiums are exempted during the period of pre- and post-natal leave for those who take such leave.
What changes: Due to the consumption tax rate increase, the eligibility period for receiving a pension will be shortened from the current 25 years to 10 years.
What changes: Due to the revisions in FY1994 and FY2000, the starting age for the early old-age Employees' Pension (for ages 60-64) has been gradually raised to 61.
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