A list of major industry classifications in Japan.
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Industry Sectors
Industry sectors are classification systems indicating the industrial fields to which companies and organizations belong. Based on the Japan Standard Industrial Classification, major industries such as IT, finance, manufacturing, retail, services, healthcare, education, construction, real estate, and transportation are classified. These classifications are utilized in various contexts including job hunting, career changes, market analysis, and statistical surveys.
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| code | slug | name | description | category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | information-technology | Information Technology | Industry related to information and communication technology. | Information and Communications |
| 02 | finance | Finance | Industry related to financial services. | Finance and Insurance |
| 03 | manufacturing | Manufacturing | Industry related to product manufacturing. | Manufacturing |
| 04 | retail | Retail | Industry related to merchandise sales. | Wholesale and Retail Trade |
| 05 | services | Services | Industry providing various services. | Services |
| 06 | healthcare | Healthcare | Industry related to medical and healthcare services. | Medical, Health Care and Welfare |
| 07 | education | Education | Industry related to educational services. | Education, Learning Support |
| 08 | construction | Construction | Industry related to construction work. | Construction |
| 09 | real-estate | Real Estate | Industry related to real estate. | Real Estate and Goods Rental and Leasing |
| 10 | transportation | Transportation | Industry related to transportation and logistics. | Transport and Postal Services |