Informatics Research Data Repository

The Informatics Research Data Repository shares datasets supplied by private companies and university researchers through Japan's NII.

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About Informatics Research Data Repository

The Informatics Research Data Repository (IDR) is a dataset sharing service operated by the Center for Dataset Sharing and Collaborative Research (DSC) at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan. It gives researchers access to datasets supplied by private companies and university researchers.

Users find datasets through a "Data List" and open each dataset's page to check its contents before use. Applying to use a dataset means agreeing to the Terms of IDR Dataset Service. The news section lists recent updates to datasets, including speech corpora, NTCIR test collections, the Rakuten Dataset, and the LIFULL HOME'S Dataset.

Key features

  • Data List page for finding available datasets
  • Individual dataset pages showing contents for review before use
  • Dataset application process that requires agreement to Terms of IDR Dataset Service
  • Speech corpora, including several listed in recent news
  • NTCIR test collections and the Rakuten Dataset
  • Japanese judicial precedents in HTML format and a Japanese Sign Language corpus
Best for: Researchers who need datasets supplied by private companies and university researchers, shared through Japan's National Institute of Informatics.

Informatics Research Data Repository at a glance

Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
JP
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Informatics Research Data Repository FAQ

How do I use a dataset from the repository?
Open the dataset's page from the Data List and confirm its contents carefully. If you apply to use a dataset, you are deemed to have agreed to the Terms of IDR Dataset Service.
Who operates the Informatics Research Data Repository?
It is operated by the Center for Dataset Sharing and Collaborative Research (DSC) at the National Institute of Informatics (NII).
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