1. Visit https://www.rieti.go.jp/en/projects/jstar/

2. Select the “Data” tab at the top of the page.

3. Scroll down to the section “(1) Application and Confirmation Forms Prior to Approval”.

4. Download the following forms:

• (1) Application Form for Use of Confidential Datasets
• (2) Confirmation Form to Verify User’s Understanding of Confidentiality Protection Issues

The Gateway provides some additional instructions for how to find information requested for “Location of use”- include the identification codes, numbers, etc. of the PCs and other devices to be used, in the JSTAR application:

5. Sign and email PDF(s) to jstar@rieti.go.jp.

6. You will then receive an email from the JSTAR team confirming receipt of your application forms. Their internal committee will review the paperwork for approval, which normally takes a few weeks or up to several months.

7. Once your application is accepted and permission is granted, they will send two emails:

• Email #1: The first email will contain a link to download the data
• Email #2: Password to download the data

8. Use the password to open and download the datasets, including the survey data and the Harmonized JSTAR dataset.

*Please note that while these instructions provide a general overview of the process to access Harmonized JSTAR data via the Study Website, the exact steps and interface may vary slightly.