GIS, Map and Statistics: Japan
Provides geospatial data, maps, and statistics resources related to Japan.
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Census Data
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Population CensusProvides 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 population census data( Last updated 12/2013). Run by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication of Japan. Open to public.
Statistics ( National level)
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Statistics Bureau of JapanProvides statistics related to population and households, labor and wages, national accounts, business activities, information and communication, science technology, retail and consumer price and housing and estate.
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Japan Statistical YearbookCurrently 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 statistical yearbook is available ( Last updated 12/2013). Data is available as a excel file format.
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Statistical Handbook of JapanProvides statistical tables, figures, maps, and photographs to portray conditions in modern-day Japan from a variety of perspectives, including demographics, economic and social trends, and culture. Most of the comments and statistical data for this purpose have been drawn from principal statistical publications available from government and other leading sources.
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Historical Statistics of JapanU-M library collection related to Japan's historic statistics informationmany data is available as excel file format.
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OECD PublicationsOnline library of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Includes full-text of all books, papers, and 24 periodicals.
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Bank of Japan StatisticsCompiles and publishes a variety of statistics, as well as reviews the compilation procedures for its statistics with the aim of accurately assessing developments in the economy and financial markets, and changes in the economic and financial structure. Open to Public.
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TANKAN (Bank of Japan)TAKAN is the short-term economic survey of enterprises in japan. Data on the pre-revision ("number of employees") basis and those on the post-revision ("enterprises' capital") basis of the December 2003 survey are both available on the Bank's web site to enable users to see the difference between them in terms of aggregated results. Time-series data in and after the March 2009 survey are also available on the" BOJ Time-Series Data Search."
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Asian BarometerProvides public opinion survey data on political values, democracy, and governance around the region. The regional network encompasses research teams from 13 East Asian political systems (Japan, Mongolia, South Koreas, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia), and 5 South Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal). Open to public. Registration required.
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World Development IndicatorsProvides a comprehensive selection of economic, social and environmental indicators, drawing on data from the World Bank and more than 30 partner agencies. The database covers more than 900 indicators for 210 economies with data back to 1960.
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Japan Bank Association's Statistical DataNational bank deposit loans Bulletin (2001-present), Loan market trading trends and settlement statistical yearbook are available in Japanese. Open to Public.
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Social Science Japan Data Archive (The University of Tokyo)Provides micro-level survey data related to Japanese society. Japanese only.
Statistics (Sub-national Level)
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Regional Statistics (e-Stat)provides major statistics of prefectures and municipalities in Japan. Time-series data can be downloadable. English version.
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Regional Statistics OverviewOnce you select a region, related link section will be appeared. From "related Link" section,users can access time-series data of a region.
Last Updated: Sep 8, 2025 1:36 PM
Subjects: International Studies
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