National Census

The national census once in every five years will be conducted. Based on the Statistical Act, the census will be targeted to every person living in Japan to reveal the actual situations of the current population and household.
This time, answers using the Internet and postal mail will be conducted. You can send your answers through your PCs or smartphones. Details regarding answers using the Internet will be distributed by census taker together with questionnaire.

Census targets

All people and households living in Japan as of October 1, 2020.
* Except diplomats and consular staff of foreign governments, military personnels and civilian employees of foreign armies, and their family members.

Census date

October 1, 2020.

Survey methods

The questionnaires will be distributed by census takers by visiting or posting each household from the beginning of September.

Submission methods

Your answers may be submitted via the Internet, by posting the return envelop, or by asking census taker to collect.

Census takers

They will always carry their identification cards. Please request the presentation of their IDs if you feel suspicious about their identity.