Support system for Japanese nationals remaining in China

Japanese nationals who remained in China and Karafuto were forced to remain abroad, such as being separated from their immediate family during the postwar turmoil, and had many difficulties in writing. When I finally returned to Japan, I was older and middle-aged and older, so I couldn't get Japanese education, it was very difficult to learn Japanese. I didn't go and I couldn't get a stable job. Also, during the postwar period of high economic growth, he was out of the country, so unlike other Japanese people, did not benefit from it. For this reason, he made hard work even after returning to Japan, but he was unable to prepare for his retirement, and many people relying on social security.
Under such circumstances, in order to implement new support measures for Japanese nationals remaining in China, the "Act on Partial Revision of the Law Concerning the Promotion of Smooth Return of Chinese Residents in China and Supporting Independence after Returning to Permanent Residence (Act No. 127 of 2007) "was enacted, and the "Support Benefit System for Japanese Residents in China" has been launched.
Along with this, by implementing “full payment of basic retirement pension” and “payment of support benefits” to Chinese nationals remaining in Japan (including those who remain in Karafuto) who have returned permanently in Japan. , To support the stability of their lives.

The government will provide a lump-sum payment to Japanese nationals remaining in China who meet all of the following requirements, and the government will pay the uncontributed National Pension Plan (Kokumin Nenkin) premium on behalf of Chinese nationals remaining in China. If insurance premiums have already been contributed, the amount will be paid as a lump-sum payment to Japanese nationals remaining in China.

• Those born after April 2, 1911
• Those born before December 31, 1946 (those born after January 1, 1947 and born by December 31, 1946)
  Includes those who are 60 years old or older recognized by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare as those who are in a situation similar to Chinese nationals who have returned permanently. )
• Those who have been in Address in Japan for at least one year since they returned to Japan.
• Those who have returned to Japan for the first time since April 1, 1961

In addition, an application to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is required for the full payment of the basic retirement pension.
[mail address and contact information of application form]
Support Office for Japanese Residents in China, Support Planning Division, Social Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
〒100-8916 1-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8916 Phone +03-3595-2456 (directly)

We will provide support benefits to those who remain in China and their spouses who are eligible for the full payment of the basic retirement pension, and whose household income does not meet certain standards. The amount of benefits varies depending on the household situation.

• Japanese nationals remaining in China and their spouses who are eligible for the full payment of the basic retirement pension, whose household income does not meet a certain standard
• A spouse who has received support benefits since April 1, 2008 has died after the death of a Japanese national who has received support benefits since April 1, 2008
• Spouses such as Japanese nationals remaining in China who died at least 60 years old before April 1, 2008, and who are receiving welfare as of April 1, 2008

[Consultation/Contact]
City of Yokohama, Health and Social Welfare Bureau Lifestyle Welfare Department
〒231-0005
Yokohama City Hall 16th floor, 6-50-10, Honmachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Telephone 045-651-7777 (directly to the counselor)

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