| Area Total | 377,915 sq km |
| Climate | varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north |
| Natural Resources | negligible mineral resources, fish, note, with virtually no natural energy resources, Japan is the world’s largest importer of coal and liquefied natural gas, as well as the second largest importer of oil |
| Imports | China 24.5%, US 11%, Australia 5.8%, South Korea 4.2%, Saudi Arabia 4.1% (2017) – petroleum, liquid natural gas, clothing, semiconductors, coal, audio and visual apparatus (2014 est.) |
| Government | parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| Capital | Tokyo |
| Population | 126.2 million (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | Japanese 98.1%, Chinese 0.5%, Korean 0.4%, other 1% (includes Filipino, Vietnamese, and Brazilian) (2016 est.) |
| Language | Japanese |
| Exports | US 19.4%, China 19%, South Korea 7.6%, Hong Kong 5.1%, Thailand 4.2% (2017) – motor vehicles, iron and steel products, semiconductors, auto parts, power generating machinery, plastic materials (2014 est.) |
News about Japan
- US and Chinese military officials hold talks on maritime security in bid to lower risksby Didi Tang on April 3, 2025
U.S. and Chinese military officials have met for their first working-level talks since President Donald Trump took office for the second time
- Sweeping Trump tariffs shock global economy, drawing threats and calls for talksby Elaine Kurtenbach and David McHugh on April 3, 2025
Tariff hikes announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and calls for further negotiations to make trade rules fairer
- These are the places affected by Trump's tariffsby Via AP news wire on April 3, 2025
President Donald Trump is placing steep new tariffs on virtually all U.S. trading partners, stoking fears of rising prices for consumers and deepening trade wars
- Japanese TV show under fire for editing interview to falsely imply Chinese people eat crowsby Shahana Yasmin on April 3, 2025
Editor thought manipulating street interview would make show more entertaining
- London’s FTSE tumbles after Trump’s tariffs send shockwaves through marketsby Holly Williams on April 3, 2025
The FTSE 100 Index fell 122.4 points in the first few minutes of trading.
- U.S. to remain in NATO, Rubio says, but higher defense spending neededon April 3, 2025
Rubio said Washington’s goal is for member states to prioritize defense spending to enable the alliance to become “stronger and more viable.”
- Five drivers to watch at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prixon April 3, 2025
From Lewis Hamilton to Yuki Tsunoda, here are five of the drivers to keep an extra close eye at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
- Japan retailers boost own-brand products amid inflationon April 3, 2025
Private-label products, which retailers develop with manufacturers, can be sold at lower prices than those of name-brand products because of reduced costs.
- Japan promises 'bold and speedy' response to Trump’s surprise 24% tariffson April 3, 2025
The duty rate for Japanese products is the "worst among the scenarios that had been imagined" by the market.
- Hakamata to sue central, prefectural governments in Auguston April 3, 2025
Lawyers for the ex-boxer — who was acquitted of a 1966 murder case last year — plan to file the lawsuits on Aug. 18, the date he was arrested 59 years ago.
- Trump tariffs in full: Every country hit on ‘Liberation Day’ – and the surprising exemptionsby Shweta Sharma on April 3, 2025
Some of the world’s weakest economies in Asia are among those hardest-hit in opening salvo of global trade war
- Suntory may shift focus to Japan, Asian markets to counter U.S. tariffson April 3, 2025
Its president, Nobuhiro Torii, says it has the option of simply changing the target market if prices for its whiskeys become too high for American consumers.
- Alex Ovechkin moves within two goals of Wayne Gretzky's recordon April 3, 2025
Gretzky's record of 894 goals is a mark that was once thought to be unapproachable.
- UK and European markets set for more turmoil after Trump’s tariffs unveiledby Holly Williams on April 3, 2025
The Nikkei in Japan tumbled 3% and China’s Hang Seng was around 1.5% lower after Mr Trump’s self-declared ‘liberation day’.
- Tokyo’s KK Line to close for decadelong overhaul as public greenwayon April 3, 2025
The line will become a pedestrian-focused green space called “Tokyo Sky Corridor,” with sections opening in phases before its full relaunch in 2035.
- Yuki Tsunoda feeling relaxed ahead of blockbuster Red Bull debut on April 3, 2025
The veteran of 89 Formula One races appeared at ease in his new colors, exuding the quiet confidence that he’s had since making his debut in the series in 2021.
- Ishiba to face more political headaches with return of scandal-hit LDP memberson April 3, 2025
For an already-unpopular administration, the return of party members implicated in a slush funds scandal will create further political headaches.
- Ex-board member who just left BOJ sees chance of May rate hikeon April 3, 2025
Seiji Adachi, whose five-year term ended last week, said he would probably vote for a rate hike in the central bank's May meeting if one was proposed.
- Tokyo hospital sets up baby hatch as last resort for struggling mothersby Shahana Yasmin on April 3, 2025
First such facility in Japanese capital offers safe and anonymous way to leave newborns
- Papers on six Japanese comedians sent to prosecutors over online gamblingon April 3, 2025
They are suspected of accessing and gambling on overseas online casino websites between January 2023 and December 2024.
