Lost Your Job in Japan? Unemployment Benefits, Visa Rules, and Next Steps (2026)
Quick Answer If you lose your job in Japan: (1) you can stay on your work visa and job hunt — losing the job doesn’t cancel the visa, but staying 3+ months without work activities can; (2) if you paid employment insurance (雇用保険) for 6–12+ months, you can claim unemployment benefits at Hello Work — roughly 50–80% of your previous wage for 90–330 days; (3) you must switch to National Health Insurance and National Pension at city hall within 14 days. ...