Country Overview
Population
125.8M
125,800,000 people
Currency
Japanese YenJPY (¥)
Languages
Timezones
UTC+09:00
Japan
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Country Map
Tokyo
Asia
Historical Timeline
Tokugawa shogunate established, beginning of Edo period
Meiji Restoration begins modernization of Japan
End of World War II, beginning of post-war reconstruction
Tokyo Olympics showcase Japan's post-war recovery
Beginning of Heisei era, economic bubble period
Famous Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Sacred mountain and symbol of Japan, UNESCO World Heritage site
Tokyo Tower
Communications tower inspired by Eiffel Tower, symbol of post-war recovery
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
Gold-covered Buddhist temple, one of Japan's most photographed buildings
Famous Cities
5
Tokyo
Capital and largest city, global center of technology and pop culture
Kyoto
Former imperial capital, thousands of temples and traditional culture
Osaka
Kitchen of Japan, famous for food culture and commerce
Hiroshima
Peace memorial city, site of atomic bombing in WWII
Nara
Ancient capital, famous for deer park and Buddhist temples
States/Provinces
Major Rivers
2Shinano River
367 kmMount Kobushi
Sea of Japan
Tone River
322 kmMount Ominakami
Pacific Ocean
Top Educational Institutions
3
University of Tokyo
Tokyo
Public Research University
Kyoto University
Kyoto
Public Research University
Osaka University
Osaka
Public Research University