How to Access SSJDA Data
Please note that the most of our datasets are provided only in Japanese. We believe, however, that the Archive is useful for comparative purposes as well as for Japan studies. Researchers without knowledge of the Japanese language are encouraged to utilize the SSJDA’s resources with the help of Japanese-speaking people.
If a discrepancy arises in interpreting the contents of the websites and related documents between Japanese and English language, the interpretation of the Japanese version shall prevail.
SSJDA supplies dataset(s), at no cost, under the conditions indicated on General Conditions and Agreements. Data applicants are requested, however, to enclose a blank CD-R, and a self addressed and stamped envelope in their application packages.
Dataset(s) are provided, principally, in the 'SPSS Japanese Edition format', a statistical software of SPSS Japan, Inc. For detail (in Japanese language)
English Version Data Files
The following datasets have SPSS English version data, and questionnaire written in English.
- SSJDA 0093
Japanese Election and Democracy Study 1996
SSJDA 0247
Social Capital and Perception of Democracy in Japan, 2000
SSJDA 0129, 0146, 0200, 0250, 0300, 0500, 0550
Japanese General Social Surveys; JGSS
SSJDA 0530
Nation-wide Longitudinal Survey Study on Voting Behavior in the 21st Century (JESⅢ)Data Access Process
1. Selecting the Data
Visit our "Search Data Holdings" or "Data List" to search for the dataset(s) you wish to analyze.
Information on the dataset(s) is provided in abstract (English language) and gaiyo (abstract in Japanese language) and chosa-hyo (questionnaire in Japanese language) sections. Please thoroughly review the research method and items. In order to prevent analysis based on an incorrect understanding of data, we advise you to refer to the 'Reports (Article)' of the survey displayed in the abstract or gaiyo. SSJDA maintains a collection of the 'Reports (Article)' for visitors to reference. Please contact SSJDA for assistance, if necessary.
2. Applying for the Data
Submit the following three items to SSJDA via postal mail. Indicate on the envelope "Enclosed: Data Application Form." We do not accept applications by e-mail or facsimile.
1) Data Application Form (Download)
2) Blank CD-R
3) Self-addressed and stamped envelope. If you are unable to obtain Japanese stamps, enclose three International Reply Coupons issued by the Universal Postal Union. IRCs are purchasable at post office. Please refer to Frequently Asked Questions about SSJDA.SSJDA will review the application package for content and completeness. Please be advised that the application approval and data delivery process generally takes approximately one month (sometimes two to three months) .
3. Receiving the Data
Upon approval of your application, you will receive the following four items.
1) Notice of Approval
2) CD-R containing the requested dataset(s)
3) A copy of your Data Application Form
4) Data Use Report Form (Download Report Form)4. Secondary Analysis of the Data
Good luck on your secondary analysis of the data. Permission to access the data terminates after one year, counting from the day the dataset(s) are supplied. Please notify SSJDA if you have any questions or problems regarding the delivered data. Please also refer to Frequently Asked Questions about SSJDA.
5. Termination of the Permit
(One year from the Data Supply Date)1) Erasing the Data
Upon termination of the data access permit period, you are required to erase all the data from your computer system. The original CD-R from SSJDA shall be destroyed.
If you were unable to complete the data analysis within the one year permit period, you may apply for an extension of the permit, by submitting a new application form to SSJDA.
2) Submitting Documents
Please submit to SSJDA the Data Use Report Form (Download), as well as copies of any documents you might have published, based on the analysis of the SSJDA data. Refer to the required number of copies (in Japanese language).
If you have completed your data analysis before the termination of the permit, you may erase the dataset(s) and submit the Data Use Report Form without waiting for the termination date.