Japan

Region: Asia Currency: JPY

EMPLOYER STATUTORY COST
Contribution rate: 15.5%
Mandatory extra pay: 0% of annual salary
Minimum wage: ¥1,121/hr national average (Tokyo ¥1,226/hr)

TERMINATION
Statutory notice period: 30 days advance notice, or 30 days' wages in lieu
Severance rules: No statutory requirement; retirement allowance (taishokukin) is company-determined
Typical probation period: No statutory length; 3-6 months typical

WORKING CONDITIONS
Standard work week: 40 hours
Minimum annual leave: 10 days
Public holidays: 16 per year

DATA CONFIDENCE AND CAVEATS
Contribution rate is banded by standard monthly remuneration, not flat; rises to ~16.8% for employees aged 40-64 due to nursing-care insurance. Treat 15.5% as an approximation.

Sources: Slasify Japan contribution rate update 2025; JETRO social security overview