We are looking for investigators for the census in Reiwa 7 (2025)

With the deadline of October 1, 2025, the census will be conducted nationwide.
The census is the country's most important statistical survey, which is conducted once every five years for all people and households living in Japan.
The results of the survey will be used to formulate various local measures, such as welfare measures for the elderly, disaster prevention measures and disaster countermeasures, and company opening plans.
Kanagawa Ward is recruiting a wide range of people who can be involved in the survey work with an understanding and sincerity as a national census officer.

In conducting the census, he visits the target households, explains the survey, and distributes, collects, and inspects questionnaires.
A briefing session will be held before the start of the survey to explain the details of the work, so even first-timers can conduct research activities with confidence.
We are also waiting for retired, self-employed, part-time, part-time, and students.

１．In principle, those who are at least 20 years old and can be responsible for the survey work to the end.
２．Those who can keep secrets about the contents learned during the survey
３．Those who are not directly involved in the police or elections
４．Gangsters and other persons who do not fall under antisocial forces
※If you can conduct research activities in Kanagawa Ward, you can apply for those living outside the ward.

From September 1 to October 31, Reiwa 7 (2025)

The following contents 1 to 5 will be performed over two months from September 1 to October 31.
It is not something you work every day, but you can basically schedule yourself within the period, so even those who have another job or plan can do it.

Participate in briefings hosted by the ward and understand the contents of the survey. (early to mid-September)

Check the survey area in charge based on the map given. (early to mid-September)

Visit the households to be surveyed, explain the purpose and contents of the survey, and ask them to fill out a survey form. (end of September)

Visit the household where you requested the entry again and collect the completed questionnaire. (early October)

We check collected questionnaire and submit to ward by designated date. (mid-late October)

• During the investigation period, a part-time government employee appointed by the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications will be compensated as a public affairs accident in the unlikely event of an accident during an investigation.
• You will be paid after the survey is completed.

　About 42,000 yen in one survey area (approximately 50 households)
　About 78,000 yen in 2 survey areas (approximately 100 households)
　※This includes transportation expenses in the previous performance.
　　The amount varies depending on the number of survey areas and the number of households in charge.

Download the "Census Registration Application Form" below, fill in the required items, bring it to the ward office General Affairs Division Statistics and Elections Section (504th floor on the 5th floor), mail it, or send it to the e-mail address below this page.
The application form is also available at the counter.

National Census Registration Application Form (Word: 22KB)
National Census Registration Application Form (PDF: 112KB)

• If you apply by mail or e-mail, you will come to the ward office and explain the outline.
  The date and time and details will be announced from the ward office at a later date.
• Please note that depending on the location of the survey area and investigators, the survey area may not be the desired survey area or the request of an investigator may not be possible.