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JSIST 2007Statistics Resources

NCC Open Meeting

Atlanta, GA

April 3, 2008

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From the PPT handout

• Basic method to search statistical dataOfficial statistics Private statistics

Comprehensive statistics Statistics in specific areas

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From the PPT handout

• Research Process

1. Consult comprehensive statistics sources such as “Japan Statistical Yearbook” available on the Statistics Bureau website.

2. Consult other statistics sources available on the Statistics Bureau website.

3. Use keyword search function available on the Portal Site of Statistical Data in Japan.

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From the PPT handout

• Research Process

4. Access other governmental agencies’ statistics websites via the Portal Site of Statistical Data in Japan.

5. Consult reference sources such as 『ビジネスデータ検索事典　データ＆DATA 』 to find specific statistics sources including private statistics.

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Statistics on the Internet

• Statistics Bureau Home Page

http://www.stat.go.jp/english/index.htm

* FAQ

* Guide to Official Statistics in Japan

http://www.stat.go.jp/english/index/official/index.htm

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Statistics on the Internet

• The Portal Site of Statistical Data in Japan (English)

http://portal.stat.go.jp/PubStat/topE.html

* Cross Ministry Searching

* Links to English websites of administrative

offices and the Bank of Japan

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NDL Guides

• Statistical Materials for Learning about Japan　http://www.ndl.go.jp/en/data/statistical_ma.html

• テーマ別調べ方案内　http://www.ndl.go.jp/jp/data/theme.html

• 統計資料レファレンス・ガイドhttp://www.ndl.go.jp/jp/data/reference_guide/index.html