Japan
Nippon
Japan is a country in Asia. Its capital is Tokyo. About 124 million people live here, and the country covers 378,000 km². Its centre lies in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres.
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 124 million
- Area
- 378,000 km²
At a glance
- Population is about 124 million, area is about 378,000 km².
- An island nation in East Asia: more than 14,000 islands, three quarters of the land are mountains and volcanoes.
- No land borders. The closest neighbours across the sea are Russia, South Korea and China.
- Home of sushi, ramen and the tea ceremony; every spring the whole country celebrates the cherry blossom.
Fun facts
Japan's highest point is Mount Fuji (3,776 m), a dormant volcano. In 1964 the country launched the world's first high-speed train, the Shinkansen. Japanese people have one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
Land borders
No land borders — the country is surrounded by sea.
Nearest countries by distance
South Korea
North Korea
China
Philippines
Mongolia
PalauDistance between the geographic centres of the countries.
Games with this country
Other countries: Asia
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Population and area are rounded estimates.