Japan faces shortfall in pension contributions from self-paying foreigners
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-18 03:59 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Asia, Tax & Budget, Asia Pacific
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Japanese law stipulates that all residents in Japan between the ages of 20 and 60 must join the national pension system, regardless of nationality. (Nikkei montage)
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