You can designate a beneficiary for lump-sum death benefit through written procedure.

＜Individual-type DC (iDeCo)＞
Contact the AnswerCenter. (Link)

 

＜Corporate-type DC＞
Please download the procedural documents on the AnswerNet and send them to the address shown on the AnswerNet.

 

＜How to find procedural documents on the AnswerNet＞
Log in to the AnswerNet ＞"Request Forms" in the upper right corner of the screen ＞
Please use the PDF file "When designating or changing the beneficiary for lump-sum death benefit" in the "Details of Application".
Name of the form: Application Form for Designation / Change / Cancellation of Beneficiary for Lump-sum Death Benefit of Defined Contribution Pension Plan