Japan — Country Facts & Profile
日本
Eastern Asia, Asia
Japan ranks #11 by population and #64 by land area worldwide. Officially known as 日本, this independent country sits in Eastern Asia and is home to 123,210,000 people. Tokyo serves as its capital. The official language is Japanese. The national currency is the Japanese yen (¥ JPY).
Country Statistics
Safety Profile
Japan has a safety index of 99 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
Financial Profile
Japan has a GDP per capita of $32,487, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Physical Geography
Japan is located in Eastern Asia at coordinates 36.00°N, 138.00°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 377,930 km² (145,920 mi²). Population density: 326 people per km². The highest point is Mount Fuji at 3,777 m.
3,777 m
3,971 km
Quality of Life
Key indicators for visiting or living in Japan. Average temperature in Tokyo: 11.5°C (53°F).
Notable Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Japan, including International Stadium Yokohama with a capacity of 72,327 seats.
72,327 seats
Notable Cities of Japan
Subdivisions
Tokyo
180 cities · 23,625,317 people
Largest: Tokyo
Kanagawa
49 cities · 10,708,283 people
Largest: Yokohama
Osaka
43 cities · 8,964,795 people
Largest: Osaka
Saitama
78 cities · 7,907,614 people
Largest: Saitama
Aichi
56 cities · 7,708,716 people
Largest: Nagoya
Chiba
72 cities · 6,734,131 people
Largest: Chiba
Hyōgo
49 cities · 5,752,586 people
Largest: Kobe
Fukuoka
65 cities · 5,414,419 people
Largest: Fukuoka
Hokkaido
105 cities · 5,261,613 people
Largest: Sapporo
Ibaraki
57 cities · 4,038,648 people
Largest: Suginami
Shizuoka
44 cities · 3,874,674 people
Largest: Hamamatsu
Hiroshima
28 cities · 3,026,019 people
Largest: Hiroshima
Kyoto
25 cities · 2,806,188 people
Largest: Kyoto
Niigata
39 cities · 2,570,409 people
Largest: Niigata
Miyagi
37 cities · 2,442,414 people
Largest: Sendai
Kumamoto
41 cities · 2,405,743 people
Largest: Kumamoto
Tochigi
31 cities · 2,173,184 people
Largest: Utsunomiya
Nagano
50 cities · 2,082,599 people
Largest: Nagano
Gunma
34 cities · 2,068,604 people
Largest: Takasaki
Gifu
40 cities · 2,032,171 people
Largest: Gifu
Okayama
25 cities · 1,944,211 people
Largest: Okayama
Fukushima
45 cities · 1,937,910 people
Largest: Iwaki
Kagoshima
49 cities · 1,910,413 people
Largest: Kagoshima
Mie
32 cities · 1,901,996 people
Largest: Yokkaichi
Ehime
22 cities · 1,847,731 people
Largest: Matsuyama
Okinawa
31 cities · 1,618,233 people
Largest: Naha
Yamaguchi
20 cities · 1,545,373 people
Largest: Shimonoseki
Nara
30 cities · 1,494,836 people
Largest: Nara-shi
Shiga
21 cities · 1,484,692 people
Largest: Ōtsu
Nagasaki
21 cities · 1,353,143 people
Largest: Nagasaki
Aomori
34 cities · 1,316,145 people
Largest: Aomori
Wakayama
25 cities · 1,291,554 people
Largest: Minato
Iwate
31 cities · 1,285,890 people
Largest: Morioka
Toyama
19 cities · 1,230,253 people
Largest: Toyama
Oita
18 cities · 1,223,864 people
Largest: Ōita
Ishikawa
20 cities · 1,179,018 people
Largest: Kanazawa
Yamagata
31 cities · 1,102,673 people
Largest: Yamagata
Miyazaki
20 cities · 1,091,717 people
Largest: Miyazaki
Akita
23 cities · 1,066,000 people
Largest: Akita
Yamanashi
26 cities · 988,233 people
Largest: Kofu
Kagawa
16 cities · 960,229 people
Largest: Takamatsu
Fukui
19 cities · 905,232 people
Largest: Fukui-shi
Saga
20 cities · 820,314 people
Largest: Saga
Tokushima
21 cities · 770,385 people
Largest: Tokushima
Shimane
14 cities · 695,594 people
Largest: Matsue
Kochi
18 cities · 684,394 people
Largest: Kochi
Tottori
14 cities · 545,278 people
Largest: Tottori-shi
Frequently Asked Questions about Japan
- What is the capital of Japan?
- The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
- What is the population of Japan?
- Japan has a population of approximately 123,210,000 people.
- What continent is Japan in?
- Japan is located in Asia, in the Eastern Asia subregion.
- Where is Japan located?
- Japan is located in Eastern Asia, Asia, at coordinates 36.0°N, 138.0°E.
- What currency does Japan use?
- Japan uses the Japanese yen (¥ JPY).
- What is the capital and currency of Japan?
- The capital of Japan is Tokyo and the currency is the Japanese yen (JPY).
- What language is spoken in Japan?
- The official language of Japan is Japanese.
- What is the area of Japan?
- Japan covers a total area of 377,930 km² (145,920 square miles).
- How large is Japan in square miles?
- Japan has a total area of approximately 145,920 square miles (377,930 km²).
- What is the population density of Japan?
- Japan has a population density of approximately 326 people per km².
- Is Japan an independent country?
- Yes, Japan is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Japan have any land borders?
- No, Japan has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Japan?
- The GDP per capita of Japan is approximately $32,487.
- Is Japan safe to visit?
- Japan is considered very safe, with a safety index of 99 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What is the average temperature in Tokyo?
- The average annual temperature in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is approximately 11.5°C (53°F).
- What is the country calling code for Japan?
- The international calling code for Japan is +81. To call Japan from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +81 and the local number.
- What time zone is Japan in?
- Japan operates on the UTC+09:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Japan?
- The highest point in Japan is Mount Fuji at 3,777 m (12,392 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Japan?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Japan is approximately $36,000 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Japan?
- The average internet speed in Japan is 202 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.