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Applied Econometrics and Statistics Lab (Prof. Konishi)
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A lab that uses big data and statistics to visualize changes in society.
AboutAbout the lab
Capturing the changes happening in society right now, early, through data
The Life Visualization Lab (Konishi Lab) analyzes social and economic trends using big data and statistics.
It aims to visualize trends that were previously hard to see, using graphs and other means, and to uncover the structures behind them.
The lab studies a wide range of socioeconomic phenomena, including consumer behavior, disaster preparedness, tourism, well-being, and corporate activity.
People who are interested in data analysis, and those who want to find their own questions, are welcome.
Key terms
- POS data
- Data recorded at store registers showing what was sold, when, and in what quantity
- Well-being
- A term for a good state in which a person is physically, mentally, and socially fulfilled
- Empirical analysis
- Analysis that uses real data to check whether ideas about society or the economy match reality
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The lab aims to capture the changes happening in society right now with big data and statistics, and to analyze them empirically. Using POS data, household budget app data, survey data, and official statistics, it examines topics such as consumption and disaster preparedness.
*Illustrative imageData Analysis of Consumer Behavior
Using POS data and household budget app data, the lab analyzes changes in people's consumer behavior. Data make it possible to visualize the effects of social shocks and policies.
*Illustrative imageAnalysis of Disasters and Preparedness
Combining nationwide survey data with official statistics, the lab analyzes the relationship between awareness of natural disasters and actual preparedness. It reveals regional differences and gaps between behavior and awareness, and considers disaster prevention measures.
*Illustrative imageEmpirical Analysis of Diverse Social Changes
The lab analyzes data on a variety of socioeconomic phenomena, including consumption, tourism, well-being, and corporate activity. By combining diverse data, it captures changes in contemporary society from multiple angles.
MembersFaculty
The Life Visualization Lab (Konishi Lab) consists of faculty members, doctoral students, and undergraduate students (B4).As of 2026
- ProfessorYoko Konishi
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- Top image: “Data Analysis ( )” IAEA Imagebank / CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
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