Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula.
In 1603, after decades of civil warfare, the Tokugawa shogunate (a military-led, dynastic government) ushered in a long period of relative political s ...
Longitude: 138
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Japan:
10,911.199 km
Terrain:
Mostly rugged and mountainous.
Natural Resources:
Negligible mineral resources, fish .
Industries:
Motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles, processed foods.
Population: 123,201,945
All primary and secondary regions of high population density lie on the coast; one-third of the population resides in and around Tokyo on the central plain (Kanto Plain).
Area: 377,930 km2
slightly smaller than California
Strategic location in northeast Asia; composed of four main islands (the "Home Islands") -- Hokkaido, Honshu (the largest, most populous, and site of Tokyo, the capital), Shikoku, and Kyushu note 2: a 2023 Geospatial Information Authority of Japan survey technically detected 100,000 islands and islets, but only the 14,125 islands with a circumference of at least 100 m (330 ft) were officially counted; only about 260 of the islands are inhabited.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| jpn | Japanese |
Japanese
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| JPY | Japanese yen | ¥ |
Capital City: Tokyo
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 12:39 pm (GMT+09:00)
The flag of Japan features a crimson-red circle at the center of a white field.
Bordering Countries
Japan has no bordering countries.
Japan is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Japan
You're in for a treat! Japan is a fascinating place to explore, especially from March to May, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- Unique blend of tradition and modernity
- Crowded urban areas
- High cost of living and travel
- Occasional natural disasters like earthquakes
- 2.8MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Japanese cuisine features rice, seafood, and soy products.
- Popular dishes include sushi, ramen, and tempura.
- Seasonal ingredients and regional specialties are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the temples of Kyoto
- Explore Tokyo's neighborhoods
- Relax in hot springs (onsen) in Hakone
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