Japan

Name: Japan
Address: East Asia, Japan

East Asia, Japan

Japan

People from Japan are called:

Male/General:

Japanese

Pronunciation:

/ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

Quick Facts

Population:: 123,294,513 (2024 est.)
Country:: Japan
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From the Chinese 'Rìběn', meaning 'origin of the sun'. The demonym 'Japanese' developed through Portuguese influence.

About Japan

Capital city: Tokyo.
Island nation consisting of four main islands and thousands of smaller ones.
Third-largest economy in the world.
Known for advanced technology, traditional culture, and unique blend of ancient and modern.
Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

South Korea

west of Japan

People are called:

South Korean

China

west of Japan

People are called:

Chinese

Philippines

south of Japan

People are called:

Filipino

Quick Facts

Population:: 123,294,513 (2024 est.)
Country:: Japan
Region:: East Asia

Explore Japan

Want to explore where Japaneses live? Here's the atlas that does it best:

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Unique destinations and hidden places

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