Japan

Guide Note

Japan, frequently referred to as the Land of the Rising Sun, is an island country located in Northeast Asia to the east of China, Korea and Russia. It is comprised of over 3,000 islands along the Pacific coast of Asia, many of which are forested, mountainous or volcanic. About 70% to 80% of the country is unsuitable for agricultural, industrial, or residential use due to the steep elevations, climate and risk of landslides caused by earthquakes, soft ground and heavy rain.

Japan's government is a constitutional monarchy, with the Emperor representing the country as a ceremonial figurehead, and power held chiefly by elected members of the Diet of Japan, a bicameral parliament, and the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet.

Fast Facts

  1. Capital: Tokyo
  2. Government: Constitutional Monarchy
  3. Emperor: Akihito
  4. Prime Minister: Yasuo Fukuda
  5. Population: 127,433,494
  6. Currency: Japanese Yen
  7. Exchange rate
  8. Official Language: Japanese
  9. Member of United Nations, G8, G4, OECD and APEC

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  1. Official Site: Japan National Tourist Organization
  2. Wikipedia: Japan
  3. U.S. Department of State: Japan
  4. CIA World Factbook: Japan
  5. BBC News: Country Profile: Japan
  6. The Economist: Japan
  7. Japan Today

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