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Relationship between the U.S. Social Security System and the Japanese Pension System

For those who have worked in both the U.S. and Japan, how pension eligibility and benefits are calculated is of great interest. Here we will explain in detail how your Japanese employee pension and national pension payments affect the amount of pension benefits you are eligible to receive in the U.S.

What is the U.S.-Japan Social Security Agreement ？

The U.S.-Japan Social Security Agreement allows workers in both Japan and the U.S. to total their periods of participation in the pension systems of their respective countries when receiving pension benefits. Under this agreement, pension enrollment periods in Japan can be counted as Social Security credits in the U.S. and vice versa. This shortens the period of time required to meet pension eligibility in both countries.

Pension eligibility

U.S. Social Security Credit:
In the U.S., 40 credits （ requires about 10 years ） of Social Security tax payments In 2025, the amount of income needed to earn one credit $1,810. Thus, to earn the maximum of 4 credits per year, $ $7,240 in income is required.

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  • Posted : 2025/03/14
  • Published : 2025/03/14
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