Japan Operations OS for autonomous AI agents. 20 knowledge domains, 43 MCP tools, 2 prompt templates — verified, structured intelligence for agents operating in Japan.
InstallationOr install globally:
npm install -g edition-mcp-server
edition-mcp Claude DesktopAdd to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers" : {
"edition" : {
"command" : "npx" ,
"args" : [ "-y" , "edition-mcp-server" ]
}
}
} Cursor / Windsurf / VS CodeAdd to your MCP settings:
{
"edition" : {
"command" : "npx" ,
"args" : [ "-y" , "edition-mcp-server" ]
}
} Custom API URLBy default connects to https://api.edition.sh. Override with environment variables:
{
"edition" : {
"command" : "npx" ,
"args" : [ "-y" , "edition-mcp-server" ] ,
"env" : {
"EDITION_API_URL" : "https://api.edition.sh" ,
"EDITION_API_KEY" : "edition_dev_key_for_testing"
}
}
}
Tool
Description
memory_store
Store episodes to persistent memory with Japanese language understanding (keigo, subject omission, implicit context)
memory_recall
Semantic search across stored memories — handles ambiguous Japanese queries
memory_facts
List structured facts as subject → predicate → object triples with confidence scores
memory_context
Get current session context summary for prompt injection
memory_extract
Auto-extract structured facts from text with keigo/hierarchy analysis
Tool
Description
regulation_check
Check Japan business regulations — licenses, governing bodies, penalties, costs, timelines for 10 industries
regulation_industries
List all 10 regulated industries with their requirements
regulation_tourist
Tourist/visitor regulation categories (visa, tax-free, transport, accommodation, medical, manners)
Tool
Description
protocol_check
Search Japanese business protocols — nemawashi, ringi, hourensou, meishi exchange, seating order, gift-giving
protocol_list
List all business protocols with importance levels
Tool
Description
calendar_check
Search Japan business calendar — fiscal year, holidays, gift seasons, deadlines, seasonal patterns
calendar_list
List all calendar categories
Tool
Description
regional_check
Search regional business differences — city characteristics, subsidies, local regulations, business customs
regional_list
List all regional categories
Tool
Description
organization_check
Search organizational structures — keiretsu, corporate hierarchy, payment customs, contract practices
organization_list
List all organization categories
Foreign Entry (2 tools)
Tool
Description
foreign_entry_check
Japan market entry guides — incorporation (KK/GK), management visa, bank account, real estate, tax registration, employee hiring (labor law, dismissal rules)
foreign_entry_list
List all foreign entry categories
Tool
Description
travel_search
Search Japan travel knowledge — shinkansen, IC cards, ryokan etiquette, tipping culture
travel_list
List all travel topics
Tool
Description
entertainment_search
Search Japan entertainment — oshi-katsu fan culture, anime pilgrimage, live events, seasonal festivals
entertainment_list
List all entertainment topics
Tool
Description
daily_life_search
Search daily life in Japan — postal/address system, garbage sorting, utilities, healthcare/insurance
daily_life_list
List all daily life topics
Tool
Description
language_search
Search Japanese language structures — keigo system, counter words (josushi), name patterns, business templates
language_list
List all language topics
Tool
Description
food_search
Search Japan food culture — dining etiquette, cuisine types, restaurant navigation, dietary restrictions (halal, vegetarian)
food_list
List all food culture topics
Tool
Description
disaster_search
Search disaster/safety knowledge — earthquake shindo scale, typhoon warnings, emergency contacts (110/119), disaster preparedness
disaster_list
List all disaster & safety topics
Cross-Domain (1 tool)
Tool
Description
search
Cross-domain search across all 20 knowledge domains simultaneously — one query returns matches from all domains
Prompt Templates
Prompt
Description
japan_business_briefing
Generate a comprehensive Japan business briefing for a specific industry
japan_travel_guide
Generate a practical travel guide for a specific Japan destination
Resources
Resource
Description
edition://domains
List of all 20 knowledge domains with descriptions and endpoint information
edition://quality
Trust Anchor quality scores for each domain — verified data coverage metrics
ArchitectureEDITION uses a three-layer knowledge architecture:
Rules — Official regulations, procedures, and requirements
Context — Unwritten rules, cultural "why", and implicit expectations
Experience — How to turn correct execution into relationship-building moments
API
LicenseMIT