Japan
Japan is an island nation off the east coast of Asia, a long arc of four main islands — Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu — plus thousands of smaller ones. With no land borders, it is defined entirely by the sea.
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Key facts
| Capital | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | East Asia |
| Main language(s) | Japanese |
| Land borders | None — an island nation |
Geography
It sits on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', making it highly volcanic and earthquake-prone; Mount Fuji is its iconic, snow-capped symbol. Tokyo is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.
Did you know? Japan has no land borders with any country — it is entirely surrounded by ocean.