Japan Survivor's Basic Pension

Estimate Japan survivor basic pension from recipient type and number of children; includes a reference lump-sum display for category 1 insured persons.

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Calculation basis and official references

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Formula basis

A spouse receives the base amount plus JPY 243,800 for each of the first two children and JPY 81,300 for each subsequent child. For children alone, the base amount is divided among them, and the lump-sum death payment based on contributionMonths is also shown.

Calculation method

Separately estimates the fiscal 2026 survivor's basic pension base amount, additions for children, and lump-sum death payment for a Category I insured person.

Exclusions and checks required

  • The deceased person's contribution requirements, each child's age or disability status, and maintenance-of-livelihood relationship are not evaluated.
  • A widow's pension, survivor's employees' pension, and election or coordination with the lump-sum death payment are excluded.

Example input:：Spouse with one child

recipient
Spouse with children
children
1
isOlderCohort
No
contributionMonths
0
addedPremiumMonths
0

The amounts assume benefit eligibility and may differ from the actual award decision.

Official references

FAQ

Who is this calculator for? Japan Survivor's Basic Pension

Estimate Japan survivor basic pension from recipient type and number of children; includes a reference lump-sum display for category 1 insured persons.

What values should I enter?

Applies to: Japan Pension

How should I interpret this estimate?

Separately estimates the fiscal 2026 survivor's basic pension base amount, additions for children, and lump-sum death payment for a Category I insured person.

How to use

  1. Enter your input values and press Calculate.
  2. Review the result and compare it with expected context.
  3. A spouse receives the base amount plus JPY 243,800 for each of the first two children and JPY 81,300 for each subsequent child. For children alone, the base amount is divided among them, and the lump-sum death payment based on contributionMonths is also shown.

Official references