Japan
An archipelago of more than 14,000 islands where bullet trains, ancient temples and neon cities share the same timetable. Japan turns precision into a national sport.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A white field with a large red disc at the centre - the 'Hinomaru', or circle of the sun. The red sun disc reflects Japan's name as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'.
Japan FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 123,802,000 |
| Area | 377,972 km² |
| Population density | 328 /km² |
| Currency | Japanese yen (JPY) ¥ |
| Official language | Japanese |
| Calling code | +81 |
| Internet TLD | .jp |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | JP / JPN |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's made up of more than 14,000 islands by the latest official count, though most people live on just four of them.
- It's home to the world's oldest continuously operating company, founded in 578 AD.
- More than 70% of the country is mountainous, which is why its cities crowd the coasts.
- It has one of the longest life expectancies of any nation on Earth.
Japan FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
What is the population of Japan?
Japan has a population of about 123,802,000.
What currency does Japan use?
Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY).
What languages are spoken in Japan?
The official language of Japan is Japanese.
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