Pension I

I am a foreign national living and working in Japan. I have heard that when I leave Japan, I will be reimbursed for my contributions to the national insurance , unemployment insurance or national pension plans.

Is this true, and if so, how do I apply for this reimbursement?

The whole pension system has become a hot topic in Japan these days, though you'll be pleased to know the process for getting back (some) of your pension payments is very simple.