Japan's long-awaited defined-benefit law is timidCOMPANIES WITH PENSION PLANS

Employers can contribute up to $1,800 per year Employees can't contributeCOMPANIES WITHOUT PENSION PLANS

Employers can contribute up to $3,600 per year Employees can't contributeSELF-EMPLOYED

Can contribute up to $6,800* per year* Ceiling depends on national pension contributions

Data: Health, Welfare & Labor Ministry