How to Use the Japan e-Stat MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: How do I find specific Japan e-Stat tables using the OpenAI Agents SDK?

You pass a keyword string to the searchjapanstatistics tool. Your agent will return a list of matching table IDs, titles, and survey dates. Use those IDs to narrow down your data scope.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Japan e-Stat to OpenAI Agents SDK and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Direct access to official Japanese statistics

The Japan e-Stat MCP server connects your agent to raw government data. You use `search_japan_statistics` to locate the exact table ID you need based on your specific research criteria. Once identified, your agent calls `get_japan_stats_data` to pull the precise figures. This keeps your agent's decision-making grounded in official records rather than outdated training data.

Automated discovery for production agents

Your OpenAI agent automatically detects these tools upon initialization. You don't waste time on manual configuration or custom wrappers for government API endpoints. Setting `cacheToolsList=True` ensures your agent stays performant during high-frequency requests. It's a clean, efficient way to integrate national datasets into your autonomous workflows.

Verified data retrieval for agent reasoning

The MCP server provides a clear interface for your agents to fetch demographic, trade, and economic metrics. It removes the guesswork from parsing complex Japanese database structures. Your agent gets exactly the data it asks for, formatted for immediate consumption. This creates a reliable feedback loop for agents tasked with long-term regional analysis.

Setup guide

Set up Japan e-Stat MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all Japan e-Stat tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Japan e-Stat tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Japan e-Stat tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="Japan e-Stat Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Japan e-Stat tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about Japan e-Stat MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

You pass a keyword string to the `search_japan_statistics` tool. Your agent will return a list of matching table IDs, titles, and survey dates. Use those IDs to narrow down your data scope.

Yes. The tools accept both English and Japanese keywords. Your agent can query the database in the language that best fits your target dataset.

The server pulls directly from the live government database. You see the same survey dates and figures currently available on the official e-Stat portal.

The server includes basic error handling for timeouts and invalid requests. Your agent receives a clear error message, allowing it to retry or switch tasks as defined in your logic.

The server only transmits your specific search queries and table requests to the government endpoint. No proprietary agent data or internal logic is shared with the e-Stat API.

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