Geography
Japan is in Eastern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 36, 138; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Asia
Japan
Japan is a country in Eastern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Population
- 123.2 million
- Area
- 377,930 km²
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Official language
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Internet TLD
- .jp
- Time zone
- UTC+09:00
Japan map preview: 36.00, 138.00
People and Culture
Japan uses Japanese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Japan varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Japan is recorded with the official name Japan. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Tokyo
- Eastern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Tokyo
- Time zone data: UTC+09:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Japan is grouped under Asia.
- Japan has a listed area of 377,930 km².
- Japan is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Japan
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
What continent is Japan in?
Japan is in Asia.
What currency does Japan use?
Japan uses the Japanese yen.
What language is spoken in Japan?
Japanese is listed for Japan in this database.