Japan Facts

On this page of Japan facts, you'll find some basic fast facts of Japan, as well as links to more detailed facts about Japan and even some fun facts about Japan. And that's a fact!

Fast Facts of Japan

Capital City of Japan: Tokyo

Population of Japan: 127,380,000 (2010 estimate)

Land area of Japan: 377,944 square kilometers

Prefectures in Japan: 47

National Flag of Japan: Hinomaru

National Anthem of Japan: Kimigayo

National Language of Japan: Japanese

Japanese Form of Government: Parlimentary with constitutional monarchy

Japanese Legislature: National Diet

Prime Minister of Japan: Naoto Kan

Emperor of Japan: Akihito

Main Industries of Japan: autos, consumer electronics, IT, heavy machinery, pop culture (anime, manga, video games)

Currency of Japan: Yen

GDP of Japan: $4.910 trillion (estimate)

Japanese Calling Code: 81

More Detailed Facts about Japan

Click on the following links to learn in more detail about:

The major Earthquakes in Japan

The mountainous Geography of Japan

The four distinct seasons that characterize the Climate of Japan

Check the current Weather in Japan

The four major Islands of Japan

The demographics and Population of Japan

An Overview of the Economy of Japan

A look at Education of Japan

An Overview of the many unique Holidays of Japan

Learn how to make heads and tails of Japanese Currency

Fun Facts about Japan

Now that you have your basic about Japan down, it's time to check out some amusing fun facts about Japan!

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Tokyo

That first visit to Tokyo can be overwhelming. In order to help you navigate through this massive cultural mecca, our Tokyo Guide provides you with just a small guide to our favorite Tokyo destinations and attractions.

Kyoto

Kyoto is a treasure trove of fascinating and culturally important temples, shrines, castles, arts, and artifacts for visitors to explore, many of which are National Treasures of Japan and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Yokohama

Yokohama is an exciting port city full of fun attractions and sightseeing spots. You can very easily enjoy the best of what Yokohama has to offer on a day-trip from Tokyo, yet there is enough to see and do that you could easily make Yokohama your prime Japan travel destination!

Nikko

Nikko is a popular tourist destination famous for the mausoleums of the Tokugawa shoguns, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as soothing onsen hot springs surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of wooded mountains, waterfalls, and scenic hiking trails.

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