I'd change the title of this topic to something more appropriate if I knew how (changing the subject of the first post didn't help...)
Originally Posted by
Q Shoe Guy
Well since we have moved on from the original topic, I would like to ask those of us that have paid into/are still paying into the Japanese Social Insurance System (pension) if they have had any difficulties? I have been trying to claim mine back (ie, get it added to the Canadian version, or paid out to me as I will not be there to enjoy the benefits), but absolutely no luck.
I do not know if there is a reciprocal agreement in place between Japan and Canada (there is between Japan and US), but if you've left the country for good (ie, turned in your gaijin card) you should be eligible to get up to three years of fees that you've paid into it returned.
Have you followed these instructions?
http://www.sia.go.jp/e/pdf/english.pdf