Request for Cooperation with the Nationwide Survey on Occupation and Daily Life
Our research group, Research Group on Social Stratification and Social Mobility (Co-PIs: ShoFujihara and Kikuko Nagayoshi, Associate Professor at Institute of Social Science, the University ofTokyo), is carrying out a nationwide survey on work and daily life among people aged 20 to 79 witha grant from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). The survey aims to understandthe realities of Japanese society, characterized by aging population, increasing diversity and adeclining birthrate.
We, therefore, have sent you this questionnaire and request that you take part in this survey. This
questionnaire form is intended for non-Japanese nationals. The respondents were chosen at random
from the "Basic Resident Registers" of all municipalities in Japan, using a lottery-like method. The
access to the Basic Resident Registers is conducted with the permission of each municipality inaccordance with the Basic Resident Registration Law.
It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete the survey. If you are interested in cooperating,please refer to "How to Answer the Survey Online" we sent to you and complete the questionnaire bySunday, March 10. We have paper questionnaires available in Japanese, English, Chinese, Vietnamese,Tagalog, and Portuguese. Please indicate your preferred language on the enclosed postcard and send
it to us. Stamps are not required. For those who complete the survey, you will get a QUO card or
Amazon gift card worth 1,000 Yen. We understand that you are extremely busy, however, we sincerely
appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the purpose of this survey.
＊キャンペーン主催：国立大学法人 東京大学 社会科学研究所、株式会社サーベイリサーチセンター
本キャンペーンについてのお問い合わせは Amazon ではお受けしておりません。調査事務局までお願いします。
＊Amazon、Amazon.co.jp およびそれらのロゴは Amazon.com, Inc. またはその関連会社の商標です。

Ｑ＆Ａ

Q1.

Where did you get my name and address?

A1. We randomly selected individuals from all residents in Japan according to the Basic Resident
Registers. First, we randomly selected a municipality. Then, we explained the outline and purpose of
the survey to the municipal office of the selected municipality, and through a formal procedure, wewere allowed to access the Basic Resident Registers.
Q2.

Will my privacy be ensured?

A2.
Yes. The responses to the survey are converted into numerical values and are statisticallyprocessed by computer. Therefore, it is impossible to extract personal information from the survey
data. The survey data will not be used for any purpose other than academic research. The address andname of the person who submitted the survey shall be discarded after the survey is completed.
Q3.

Do I have to answer questions that I don't want to answer or don't understand?

A3.

No. You do not have to answer any questions that you do not want to answer

Q4.

Can I have a family member answer for me?

A4.
No. Please answer the questions by yourself (the person to whom the survey is addressed) as
you are the subject of this survey.
Q5.

Do I have to answer the survey?

A5.
You are not forced to answer this survey. You are free to make your own decision. We sincerely
appreciate your understanding and cooperation for the purpose of this study.
Q6.

How will the survey results be used?

A6.
The survey results to date have been used in various books and articles, including those listed
below, and have also been reported in the media, contributing to a better understanding of the realitiesof Japanese society. The survey results will be available on the website of the Research Committee on
Social Mobility and Stratification (https://ssm2025.jp/).

How to answer the survey online①

Please access the survey site by the QR code or URLs on the “How to Answer the Survey Online”
we sent to you. You can access the site from your PC, tablet, or smartphone②

Please enter the 8 numbers on the “How to Answer the Survey Online” in the blank space on theID (access code) entry screen.
Thisnumber③

The Survey Site.
Please follow the guidance on the screen to answer the survey.

Fill thisblank