THE COUNTRY

Japan, a land where the ancient and the avant-garde coexist in perfect harmony, captivates with its profound sense of beauty and balance. Cradled by the restless Pacific, this archipelago is a place where cherry blossoms flutter like whispers of forgotten poems and towering skyscrapers punctuate the skyline with futuristic grace.

The essence of Japan lies in its contradictions: the serene tranquillity of a Zen garden coexists with the frenetic energy of Shibuya Crossing, and the disciplined ritual of a tea ceremony contrasts with the dazzling, neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Rich in history yet relentlessly modern, Japan's culture is a tapestry woven from samurai heritage, haiku poetry and the quiet contemplation of Mount Fuji. Here, tradition is not a relic of the past but a living, breathing entity that shapes the present with quiet determination and an unwavering sense of purpose.

Tokyo (includes Imperial Palace, Skytree, Mount Fuji, Disneyland);
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park;
Historic Kyoto;
Island Shrine of Itsukushima;
Historic Nara;
Himeji Castle;
Nagasaki; Okinawa

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TO BE KNOWN

The State's Capital

Tokyo
Time Zone

UTC +9
Telephone Code

81
Total Area

377 915 Km2
Population

123 719 238 (2023 est.)
Main Languages

Japanese
Currency

Yen (JPY)
GDP Per Capita

USD 40800
Airports

175
Heliports

16

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Climate

Varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north

Ethnic Groups

Japanese 97.9%, Chinese 0.6%, Korean 0.4%, other 1.1% (includes Vietnamese, Filipino, and Brazilian) (2017 est.)

Cultural Practices

Shaking hands in Japan is less widespread than in other countries. Bowing is much more common.

Traditional Cuisine

Sushi — small rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice typically served with a garnish of raw fish; Japanese curry — meat and vegetables in a simple curry sauce with Japanese spices and usually served on top of plain steamed rice

National Economy

Third-largest, trade-oriented, and diversified economy; highly indebted country; slow wage growth and declining labor force; still heavily hydrocarbon-reliant; central bank keeping low interest rates amid modest inflation; increased military spending; stagnant tourism sector