The Japanese government conducts a Population Census once every five years.
The census checks the number of people and families living in Japan.
The census covers all persons and households living in Japan. Non-Japanese residents also need to respond.


Refference:外国人の みなさんへ【国勢調査に 答えてください】For foregn residents,【please respond the Census】 | TIPS
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