OK, the plural of census is censuses, but I like censi better. It sounds more appropriate. This year, I am participating in two censuses. I wonder if that is legal? I got the US census and I filled it out as if I was actually living in the US. I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know, I guess I wanted to be counted even though I wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t there full time. Did I commit a punishable offense?<\/p>\n
Now I have received the Japanese census. October 1 was census day, but a few days prior I received a form in English at my front door, delivered by the apartment administrator. Hmmmm, I guess the government really knows where I am, so why do I need to fill out the census if they know so much already? Interesting question.<\/p>\n
The Japanese census isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t so difficult to fill out. It has 14 questions only.<\/p>\n
The Census is to be taken simultaneously on a nationwide scale as of Oct.1st, 2010. All persons living in Japan, regardless of their nationalities, will be subjected to this survey which is the most important statistically survey conducted by the Japanese government in conformity with the Statistics Law.
\nThis law stipulates that each survey subject shall submit the completed survey form.
\nPersonnel involved in census taking, including enumerators, are legally bound to maintain confidentiality.
\nThe returned survey forms will be placed under strict control to prevent any leakage of information and will be destroyed completely once the tabulation is complete.
\nThe result of the Census provides basic data for policy making, including those related to the improvement of living conditions for foreign residents<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWhy is the C capitalized only part of the time? So maybe as a result of the census I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll get a bigger apartment! <\/p>\n