Japan: capital, population, borders and facts
Japan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Tokyo. Roughly 124 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Japan has no land borders, so it is an island country or is otherwise separated from its neighbours by water. Its coast touches the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan. The national flag uses white and red.
| Capital city | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 124 million |
| Land neighbours | None (it has no land borders) |
| Seas and oceans | Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan |
| Flag colours | white, red |
Outline of Japan
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
What is the population of Japan?
Japan has roughly 124 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Japan?
Japan has no land borders.
Is Japan landlocked?
No, Japan is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Japan
In Japan, traffic drives on the left, plug types A and B and emergency number police 110, ambulance 119, fire 119. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Japan travel basics page.
Put what you know about Japan to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Japan is Tokyo. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Japan flag uses white and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Japan has no land neighbours, so practise the shapes of islands and coastlines in the country outline quiz or trace a flight over the map in Overflown.
- Population: With roughly 124 million people, Japan is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Asia
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Facts are rounded and checked against standard references, but please double-check anything important. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.