Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Rev 13)

Code A encompasses primary-sector activities involving the cultivation of crops, horticulture, livestock raising and related agricultural services, as well as the management and utilization of forest resources. It includes farming, animal husbandry, timber production, forest conservation and other related forestry operations.

The B category in the Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Rev 13) groups all activities related to fisheries, including the capture of fish, crustaceans and other aquatic organisms from marine and inland waters, as well as aquaculture and related support services such as fish processing, marketing and distribution.

Division C of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Rev 13) groups establishments that extract stone, sand, gravel and similar aggregates through mining or quarrying, including open-pit operations and primary processing for construction and related industries.

The D category of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Rev 13) groups all establishments primarily engaged in construction activities. It covers building construction such as residential, commercial and industrial structures, civil engineering works like roads, bridges and tunnels, as well as specialized trades, renovation, repair and demolition services.

The "E" category in the Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Rev 13) covers manufacturing activities, encompassing all establishments that transform raw materials or components into finished products. It includes sub-sectors such as textiles, food processing, chemicals, machinery, metalworking, electronics and other industrial goods production.

The F category in Japan's Standard Industrial Classification (Rev 13) groups all utilities that produce, transmit, and distribute electricity, gas, and heat, as well as the provision of water services. It includes generation plants, pipeline networks, district-heating systems, water-treatment facilities and related infrastructure.

The G category covers establishments that produce and distribute information and communication services, including publishing, broadcasting, telecommunications, data processing, internet and related software and IT services. It also comprises activities such as news agencies, library services, and information technology consulting.

The "H" division of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification groups establishments engaged in transporting passengers or freight by land, water, or air and providing related storage, freight forwarding, and courier services, together with organizations that operate postal and messenger activities for the collection, sorting, and delivery of letters and parcels.

Class I covers enterprises that purchase goods in bulk and sell them either to other businesses or directly to final consumers, including wholesalers, retailers and related activities such as warehousing, distribution and market intermediation.

The J category of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification comprises establishments engaged in financial intermediation, such as banks, credit unions, securities firms, and insurance carriers, brokers and related support activities. It includes activities like deposit taking, lending, investment management, underwriting and other risk-mitigation services.

The K category in the Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Rev 13) covers activities related to renting and leasing of real estate as well as various movable goods such as machinery, vehicles, and equipment. It includes property management, leasing services, and the rental of consumer and industrial goods.

The L category of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification covers organizations engaged in scientific research, professional and technical services. It includes entities that perform R&D, engineering, consulting, legal and accounting services, architectural and design work, and other specialized knowledge-based activities.

The "M" category in the Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Rev 13) groups businesses that provide lodging and food-service activities. It includes hotels, inns, guest houses, restaurants, cafes, bars, and catering operations that serve meals or beverages to the public.

The "N" division of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Rev 13) covers businesses that provide personal-oriented services such as child-care, elder-care, and household help, as well as leisure and entertainment activities like amusement parks, recreational facilities, and cultural performances. It groups together service firms whose primary output is the delivery of everyday life support and recreational experiences rather than manufacturing or trade.

Code O covers establishments that provide formal and informal education and learning-support services, such as schools, colleges, universities, vocational training centers, tutoring agencies, and special-needs assistance programs. It includes activities related to instruction, curriculum development, educational counseling, and other services that facilitate learning across all age groups.

The P category of the Japan Standard Industrial Classification covers establishments that deliver medical and health-care services, including hospitals, clinics, dental and pharmaceutical providers, as well as institutions offering social welfare, nursing, and elderly-care support. It groups together activities focused on diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and the provision of personal assistance for health and well-being.

In the Japan Standard Industrial Classification Rev 13, code Q designates "Compound Services," which covers establishments that provide integrated or combined services that span multiple basic categories, such as waste management, environmental remediation and other multi-service operations that do not fit into a single traditional sector.

R - Services, N.E.C. groups together a range of service activities that do not fit into any other specific JISC categories, covering miscellaneous personal, professional and other service operations. It serves as a catch-all classification for service enterprises not elsewhere classified.

Code S groups the activities of public administration that are not listed in other categories, including central, prefectural and municipal government offices, regulatory bodies, and related institutions that manage public policy, law enforcement, and social services.

In the Japan Standard Industrial Classification Rev 13, code T designates "Industries Unable to Classify", a residual group used for establishments whose primary activities do not fit any defined sector, such as miscellaneous services, experimental operations, or temporary activities. This category allows statistical reporting of otherwise unclassifiable