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
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- Royalty and presidents joining multitude of mourners at Pope Francis' funeralon April 26, 2025
The Vatican says some 250,000 mourners will fill the vast, cobbled esplanade and the main access route to the basilica to follow the ceremony.
- NFL may open 2026 season in Australiaon April 26, 2025
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, speaking about the league's international strategy on Friday, revealed the league's plans for its first trip to Melbourne next year.
- Focus shifts to defense in NFL draft as Shedeur Sanders continues to waiton April 26, 2025
Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Famer and current Colorado coach Deion Sanders, passed for 14,347 yards with 134 touchdowns in his college career.
- Al-Hilal surges into Asian Champions League semis by thrashing Gwangjuon April 26, 2025
Al-Hilal was several levels above the K. League side, which was appearing in the competition for the first time.
- Wolves pull away to beat Lakers and take 2-1 series leadon April 26, 2025
LeBron James netted 38 points on 13-for-21 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Los Angeles in a losing cause.
- Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre takes own life in Australia, family sayson April 26, 2025
"It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia," the family said in a statement.
- How to bring up bad news in Japaneseon April 26, 2025
A few grammatical structures can help you talk about being sick, but set phrases will come in handy when the illness is more severe.
- 2-year-old U.S. citizen appears to have been deported 'with no meaningful process'on April 26, 2025
U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty said the girl, who was referred to as "V.M.L." in court documents, was deported with her mother.
- Myanmar junta defies quake ceasefire to continue deadly attacks, data showson April 26, 2025
The military launched at least 207 attacks, including 140 airstrikes and 24 artillery barrages, according to data from the U.N. Human Rights Office.
- Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against Chinaon April 26, 2025
Any demands from Washington on Tokyo to downgrade its economic relationship with China would potentially deal Japan a major economic blow.
- North Korea's Kim attends ceremony for launching new 5,000-ton warshipon April 26, 2025
Kim Jong Un, in a speech from the launch, said the warship would be handed over to the navy and go into service early next year.
- Savoy, Tokyo’s top pizzeria, fires up in Sapporoon April 26, 2025
The chain of pizza restaurants has opened its first branch in Hokkaido, offering locals a taste of its famous crisp and airy pizzas.
- Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous.on April 26, 2025
While some expect an agreement at the June G7 summit in Canada in June, others say it will be risky for Tokyo to cede ground before Upper House elections expected in July.
- Yen and BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-U.S. trade talkson April 26, 2025
A look at finance officials' descriptions of a recent meeting suggests currencies and the BOJ's interest rate policy may remain key factors in broader trade negotiations.
- Russian satellite tied to nuke program appears out of control, analysts sayon April 26, 2025
The Cosmos 2553 satellite has had various bouts of what appears to be errant spinning over the past year.
- Developing countries should fast-track U.S. trade deals, World Bank chief sayson April 26, 2025
"You need to negotiate trade systems with the U.S. at the earliest possible (opportunity)," Ajay Banga said. "If you delay, it hurts everyone."
- Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for nowon April 26, 2025
One international student said they felt relief but were "still very much anxious about next steps."
- Pakistan official calls for international inquiry into Kashmir terror attackon April 26, 2025
The defense minister’s remarks appeared to be aimed at defusing tensions with India, after armed militants attacked a tourist group in the disputed territory.
- Conflicting U.S.-China talks statements add to global trade confusionon April 26, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing has denied this is the case.