Japan map and facts
Eastern Asia, Asia. Capital: Tokyo.
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Japan in magenta · ● capital
Japan in context
Japan is home to about 123 million people, 1.54% of the world's population, on 377,930 km² of territory. It has no land borders with other countries.
Closest in size in Asia: compare Japan and Philippines. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Japan FAQ
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
What is the population of Japan?
About 123 million people (123,300,000), which ranks 11th of 197 countries.
How big is Japan?
Japan covers 377,930 km² (145,919 sq mi), the 61st-largest country by area.
What continent is Japan in?
Japan is in Asia, in the Eastern Asia subregion.
What countries border Japan?
Japan has no land borders; it is surrounded by sea.
What language is spoken in Japan?
Official or national language: Japanese.