What is the Census (Kokusei Chōsa)?

The Census is an important national survey conducted once every five years. It gathers information about all the people living in Japan.

Have you seen a paper like this in your mailbox?

Why should we answer the Census (Kokusei Chōsa)?

The Census answers are very important for life in Japan.

• Services for schools and children
• Japanese language classes for foreign residents
• Support from hospitals and in times of disaster

Census data is used to improve these kinds of services.

Foreign residents should also participate

By answering the Census, foreign residents can make it easier for themselves and their families to receive the services they need.

How to answer the Census

You can answer in two ways:

• Online (using a smartphone or computer)
• On paper (Census form)

Answering online is simple and quick. You can do it anytime from your smartphone or computer, and it doesn’t take much time.

In this blog, we will explain step by step — with pictures — how to answer online.
Follow the steps and try it together with us! images are ineasy-Japanese!

Once you change the Language, all inquiry are written in that Language!

The Census is very easy if you use the internet.
You can answer quickly from your smartphone or computer.

By answering, you help make life in Japan safer and better for everyone.
Please take part!