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What age do you need to stop working?

According to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, the median retirement age in the U.S. is 62, yet many people retire earlier than planned due to various circumstances. This fact challenges the long-held notion of a single retirement age, prompting the critical question: **what age do you need to stop working?** The answer is not a single number, but a complex personal decision.

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At what age do people stop working in Japan? Understanding the flexible landscape

While the traditional mandatory retirement age in Japan has historically been 60, recent government and corporate policies driven by an aging population have extended working life for many. Starting in April 2025, employers are legally obligated to provide employment options until at least age 65 for all employees who wish to continue working. This shift means the age at which people stop working in Japan is no longer a single, fixed number but a more flexible and complex decision influenced by multiple factors, including financial need, company policies, and personal health.

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