55.07 Japan Pension Service Nenkin Net
Why it matters
Nenkin Net centralises Employees’ Pension Insurance and National Pension contribution records. Using it mid-year confirms employers are paying correctly, supports tax deductions, and speeds lump-sum withdrawal claims when leaving Japan.
Key features
- Contribution history: Download monthly ledgers and annual statements that align with the Nenkin deductions on your payslips.
- Certificate issuance: Generate 年金加入記録照会 results and 保険料納付済額証明書 PDFs for tax filings referenced in 55.01 National Tax Agency Payment Calendars.
- Account maintenance: Update mailing addresses, opt into My Number-linked delivery, and request pension handbook reissues without calling the branch office.
Setup checklist
- Locate the 基礎年金番号 (basic pension number) in your pension handbook or shakai hoken enrolment notice.
- Apply for a Nenkin Net user ID online or via postcard; a verification code arrives within 5–7 days.
- Register two-factor authentication (email or SMS) and link your My Number card if you plan to pull data via 55.02 J-LIS MyPortal.
- Schedule quarterly reviews to match Nenkin Net postings with municipal National Pension invoices or employer deductions.
Official resources
- Nenkin Net portal: Login page with enrolment instructions and maintenance notices.
- Nenkin Net user guide (PDF): Illustrated walkthrough for registering, downloading certificates, and updating contact details.
- Japan Pension Service international resources: English-language help for overseas moves, lump-sum withdrawals, and social security agreements.
Backlinks
- Supports compliance reminders in residency-maintenance-checklist.
- Cross-checks pension onboarding steps in enrolling-after-arrival.