Basic (09-05)
The Social Security agreement between the United States and Japan:
eliminates dual Social Security coverage and taxation of the same work and
permits workers (and their family members) to qualify for partial U.S. or Japanese benefits, even though they don’t meet the normal insured status requirements.
The following sections:
give a brief overview of the Japanese system,
explain the provisions of the agreement and
provide instructions on how to take and process claims for both U.S. and Japanese benefits filed under the agreement.
NOTE: Additional information on the Japanese Social Security system can be found at the Japanese Social Security web site which is accessible through Social Security Online at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/international/links.html