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How foreign nationals can recover pension contributions when leaving Japan. Covers lump-sum withdrawal eligibility, calculation tables, the application process, 20.42% tax withholding and recovery, totalization agreements with 23 countries, and the decision framework for withdrawing vs keeping pension credit.

Complete guide to Japan's mandatory social insurance system for foreign employers. Covers health insurance, employees' pension, employment insurance, workers' accident insurance, enrollment deadlines, contribution calculations, totalization agreements, and penalties for non-compliance.

Practical guide to setting up payroll in Japan: 4-8 week timeline, registration steps, outsourced vs in-house costs, and ongoing monthly obligations.

Top payroll compliance risks in Japan: social insurance enrollment failures, SMR errors, withholding mistakes, My Number violations, and record retention.

Practical guide to managing employees in Japan: communication norms, performance management, labor tribunals, remote work policies, and contract renewals.

Complete guide to HR administration in Japan: work rules, 36 Agreement, paid leave, health checkups, harassment prevention, and labor inspection readiness.