Japan to Raise Basic Pension Benefits by 1.9 Pct in FY 2026
Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator 
Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government will raise basic public pension benefits by 1.9 pct in fiscal 2026 from the previous year, the welfare ministry said Friday. Benefits under the "kosei nenkin" public pension program for corporate employees, paid on top of basic benefits, will be increased by 2 pct in the year that starts in April. Both pension benefits will be raised f...
