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Japan

History

Traditional accounts place the founding of Japan under Emperor Jimmu.
Nara became Japan's first permanent imperial capital.
Tokugawa Ieyasu founded the Tokugawa shogunate appears in Japan's historical record.
The Meiji Restoration returned imperial rule and accelerated modernization.
Japan's postwar constitution came into force set or updated Japan's constitutional framework.
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CapitalTokyo
Population123.2M
Area377,975 km2
CurrencyJapanese yen
Big Mac Index!-46.3%

Short facts

RegionEast Asia
LanguageJapanese
Time zoneJST (UTC+9)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Kyoto: Thousand-year imperial capital of geisha, zen gardens, bamboo forests, and 2,000 temples.
  • Mount Fuji: Japan's sacred volcano and highest peak, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Tokyo: Hyper-modern megalopolis blending neon technology with ancient shrine culture.

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Planning questions

What is Japan known for?Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Tokyo.
What is the capital?Tokyo.
Which language is useful?Japanese.
When is the national day?11 February (National Foundation Day).
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

Asian Games thumbnailAsian Games19 Sep - 4 Oct 2026 -MotoGP Japan thumbnailMotoGP Japan25-27 Sep 2026 -Baycurrent Classic thumbnailBaycurrent Classic2026-10-11 - JapanTOTO Japan Classic thumbnailTOTO Japan Classic2026-11-08 - JapanJapan National Day thumbnailJapan National Day11 Feb 2027

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Food & drink

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Known for

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