Japan 🇯🇵

Japan 🇯🇵: capital Tokyo, population 125 million, located in Asia. Currency: Yen (¥). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!

Quick Facts

• Capital: Tokyo
• Population: 125 million
• Continent: Asia
• Language: Japanese
• Currency: Yen (¥)

Geography at a Glance

• Official name: Japan
• Area: 377,930 km² (145,920 sq mi)
• Region: Eastern Asia
• Island nation
• People: Japanese
• Internet domain: .jp

Fun Facts About Japan

• This island nation has over 6,800 islands.
• It has the world's oldest company, founded in 578 AD.
• Vending machines here sell everything from soup to umbrellas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan known for?

Japan is known for several things — This island nation has over 6,800 islands; It has the world's oldest company, founded in 578 AD; Vending machines here sell everything from soup to umbrellas.

How big is Japan?

Japan covers about 377,930 square kilometers (145,920 square miles), in the Eastern Asia region.

Is Japan landlocked?

Japan is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.

What are people from Japan called?

People from Japan are called Japanese.

What is the capital of Japan?

The capital of Japan is Tokyo.

More Countries in Asia

• India
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Iran
• Indonesia

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