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
- AI can ‘transform understanding of biodiversity threats and support action’by Rebecca Speare-Cole on May 7, 2024
UK researchers said they are working with partners across the world to trial monitoring equipment in some of the most biodiverse places.
- Japanese steelmaker JFE eyes overseas investments amid slower profit growthon May 7, 2024
JFE Holdings plans to ramp up overseas investments as part of a long-term drive to double profits, Japan's No. 2 steelmaker said on Tuesday, as it posted a 21.4% rise in annual net profit but also flagged a smaller increase for this year.
- Nintendo says announcement on Switch successor 'this fiscal year'on May 7, 2024
Nintendo said Tuesday it will make an announcement about a highly anticipated new console by the end of March 2025 as sales decline of the hugely popular Switch, which is now in its eighth year.
- Two more arrested over brutal murder of couple in Tochigion May 7, 2024
The police have arrested two more individuals in connection with the murder of a Tokyo couple whose burned bodies were discovered in Tochigi Prefecture last month, bringing the total number of arrests made in the case to six.
- Unlike 10 years ago, Japan's new security bill sparks little debateon May 7, 2024
When Japan's parliament passed a controversial law on the protection of state secrets in late 2013, thousands flocked to the Diet to protest the legislation.
- Xi bristles as Macron and von der Leyen urge China to do more on Ukraineon May 7, 2024
When the leaders of France and the European Commission met Chinese President Xi Jinping for talks Monday at the Elysee Palace in Paris, they had a strong message for him: Beijing must reduce its support for Moscow.
- Alleged Chinese meddling spurs foreign agent registry in Canadaon May 7, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will require people lobbying or otherwise acting on behalf of a foreign government to register that activity publicly, a move that comes after allegations China attempted to meddle in the last two Canadian elections.
- Will Cambridge support free speech?on May 7, 2024
Nathan Cofnas is a research fellow in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. His research is supported by a grant from the Leverhulme Trust. He is also a college research associate at Emmanuel College. Working at the intersection of science and philosophy, he has published several papers in leading peer-reviewed journals. He also writes […]
- EU election could force sharp turn in electric car policyon May 7, 2024
A change at the top of European institutions could herald a change in the 2035 target to phase out sales of internal combustion engine cars even though the automotive industry is already well down the road toward transitioning to electric vehicles.
- Dodgers' Japanese stars aim to take down Marlinson May 7, 2024
Two of the biggest contributors to the Los Angeles Dodgers' turnaround over the past two weeks will take center stage Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.
- Anti-infection measures still needed, one year after COVID-19 downgradeon May 7, 2024
While Wednesday marks one year since Japan downgraded COVID-19 to a lower-risk infectious disease category that includes seasonal influenza, the country has faced a larger-than-usual number of unseasonal outbreaks of other infectious diseases over the past year.
- Shota Imanaga looks to continue stellar stretch as Cubs face Padreson May 7, 2024
National League Rookie of the Month Shota Imanaga will look to continue his stellar debut season when he takes the mound on Tuesday for the Chicago Cubs against the visiting San Diego Padres.
- Sony shares fall as offer for Paramount spurs financing concernson May 7, 2024
Sony Group’s shares slid the most in almost three months after its proposal to buy Paramount Global raised financing concerns.
- China’s thrifty travelers show consumer confidence is weakon May 7, 2024
Chinese tourists hit the road in greater numbers during the recent five-day Labor Day holiday but kept a tight grip on their wallets, reflecting still-weak sentiment in the world’s second-largest economy.
- British diver Daley to compete at record fifth Gameson May 7, 2024
Tom Daley is set to become the first British diver to compete at five Summer Olympics, after being named in the team for the Paris Games, British media reported on Tuesday.
- Saying cease-fire plan falls short, Israel continues attacks on Rafahon May 7, 2024
The Palestinian militant group Hamas said it had agreed to a cease-fire proposal for the Gaza Strip, but Israel’s war Cabinet unanimously rejected it as "far from Israel’s necessary demands,” dashing hopes for an immediate pause in the fighting.
- U.S. and most EU nations to boycott Putin's inauguration over Ukraine waron May 7, 2024
The United States and most European Union nations will boycott a Kremlin ceremony to swear in Vladimir Putin for a new six-year term as president on Tuesday, but France and some other EU states were expected to send an envoy despite a plea by Kyiv.
- In China, ruled by men, women quietly find a powerful voiceon May 7, 2024
In bars tucked away in alleys and at salons and bookstores around Shanghai, women are debating their place in a country where men make the laws.
- Japan warns of action over rapid currency moveson May 7, 2024
Japan may have to take action against any disorderly, speculative-driven foreign exchange moves, the government's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Tuesday, reinforcing Tokyo's readiness to intervene again to support a fragile yen.
- Australian PM Albanese calls Chinese military air incident 'unacceptable'on May 7, 2024
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday it was unacceptable for Australian defense personnel to be put at risk in international airspace by the Chinese military as they took part in an operation to enforce United Nations sanctions on North Korea.