How do I get an e-Stat API key?

Register for a free account at e-stat.go.jp, then visit your My Page to generate an Application ID (appId). Approval is instant.

Is the data available in English?

Many tables support English translations for table titles and category names. The API uses lang=E by default. Some specialized datasets may only be available in Japanese.

What types of statistics are covered?

The database covers national census data, labor force surveys, consumer price indices (CPI), trade statistics, industrial production, health, and education metrics published by all Japanese government ministries.

Japan e-Stat MCP Server for Windsurf 2 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Japan e-Stat
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Author: Vinkius

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  "mcpServers": {
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    }
  }
}

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About Japan e-Stat MCP Server

The Japan e-Stat MCP Server connects your AI agent to the official Portal of Government Statistics of Japan — the most comprehensive public data repository for the world's third-largest economy.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Japan e-Stat tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 2 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

Core Capabilities

Table Search — Discover statistical tables across all Japanese government ministries by keyword. Covers census data, national accounts, industrial production, foreign trade, labor force surveys, and more.
Data Retrieval — Pull raw numerical data from any table, fully classified by category, geographic area, and time period.
English Support — The API supports lang=E for English-translated table names and categories where available.

Free API key required (instant registration at e-stat.go.jp). Japan publishes some of the most detailed and reliable economic statistics in the world, making this an essential resource for global macro analysis, trade research, and market intelligence.

The Japan e-Stat MCP Server exposes 2 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Japan e-Stat to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Japan e-Stat MCP Server with Windsurf.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Japan e-Stat

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Japan e-Stat, help me...". 2 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Japan e-Stat MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Japan e-Stat through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 2 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Japan e-Stat + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Japan e-Stat MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Japan e-Stat and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Japan e-Stat tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Japan e-Stat and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Japan e-Stat data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Japan e-Stat MCP Tools for Windsurf (2)

These 2 tools become available when you connect Japan e-Stat to Windsurf via MCP:

get_japan_stats_data

Use search_japan_statistics first to find the correct table ID. Returns category-classified data with time periods, areas, and values. Retrieve statistical data from a specific Japanese Government e-Stat table

search_japan_statistics

Returns table IDs, organization names, titles, and survey dates. Use the returned table ID with get_japan_stats_data to retrieve actual numbers. Keywords work in both English and Japanese. Common topics: population, GDP, industry, trade, employment, tourism, education, health. Search for statistical tables in the Japanese Government e-Stat database

Example Prompts for Japan e-Stat in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Japan e-Stat immediately.

"Find Japanese population statistics by prefecture."

"Fetch the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Tokyo."

"Show me the industrial production index for the automotive sector."

Troubleshooting Japan e-Stat MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Japan e-Stat to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Japan e-Stat + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Japan e-Stat MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.