Japan Discovery Poster
Country of the Week East Asia • Pacific Ocean
JAPAN
日本 "Land of the Rising Sun"
Spotlight Date
Autumn Series
National Flag Hinomaru (日の丸)
Known as the Nisshōki. The pure white field represents honesty and purity, while the crimson sun emblem embodies vitality and brightness.
Key Country Facts
Capital Tokyo (東京)
Population ~124.5 Million
Language Japanese (日本語)
Currency Japanese Yen (¥ / JPY)
Highest Point Mt. Fuji (3,776 m)
Government Const. Monarchy
Geographic Map & Islands
East Asia
45°N 35°N 25°N RUSSIA KOREA Sea of Japan (East Sea) PACIFIC OCEAN East China Sea Okinawa Inset (South) Okinawa Island Ryukyu Archipelago HOKKAIDO HONSHU (Main) SHIKOKU KYUSHU ★ Tokyo (Capital) ▲ Mt. Fuji Kyoto N 0 250 500 km
Archipelago: 4 main islands + 14,000+ islets Total area: 377,975 km²
Mount Fuji & Nature
An active stratovolcano and UNESCO World Heritage site, Fuji-san is Japan’s highest peak. Over 70% of Japan is mountainous and forested.
Heritage & Arts
Celebrated for Sakura (cherry blossoms), tea ceremonies (Chadō), origami, historic shrines, and world-renowned animation (Anime & Manga).
Shinkansen & Tech
Pioneers in high-speed rail, robotics, and electronics. The famous Bullet Trains reach 320 km/h with an average annual delay under 1 minute!
Language Spotlight
Hello
Konnichiwa
こんにちは
Thank You
Arigatō
ありがとう
Did You Know?
Tokyo is the world’s most populous metropolitan area with over 37 million residents. Japan also has the world’s oldest continuously operating company, founded in 578 AD!
Over 6,800 inhabited & wild islands Pacific Ring of Fire