Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
In this page, you will get to read a detailed guide on the general information about Japan regarding various aspects such as geography, demographics, time, weather, economy, and health.
 Indicators  | Japan  |
|---|---|
Official Name  | Japan |
Continent  | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Tokyo |
Latitude  | 36° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 138° 0′ 0″ E |
Indicators | Japan |
|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 377,975 Sq km |
Area in Square Mile  | 145,937 Sq Mile |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % |
Indicators | Japan |
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Largest City  | Tokyo |
Demonyms  | Japanese |
Official Languages  | Japanese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Shintoism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 70.5 % |
The people of Japan are called Japanese.
The major religion of Japan is Shintoism. Around 70.5% of people in Japan follow Shintoism.
Indicators | Japan |
|---|---|
Currency Name  | Japanese yen |
Currency Symbol  | JPY |
Driving Side  | Left |
Calling Code  | +81 |
Internet TLD  | .jp |
Start of Week  | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | JP |
Indicators | Japan |
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National Anthem Title (Native)  | 君が代 (Kimigayo) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | His Imperial Majesty's Reign |
National Animal  | Green Pheasant |
National Bird  | Green Pheasant |
National Flower  | Chrysanthemum |
National Sport  | Sumo Wrestling |
National Colors  | Red and white |
Indicators | Japan |
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Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 07:58 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Japan is [ 07:58 AM ], [ Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
Japan doesn't observe Daylight Saving Time. The current timezone in Japan is UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time).
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Japan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 124,516,650.
Over the past decade, Japan has experienced an average population growth rate of -0.23%.
Indicators | Japan |
|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 62.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.2 % |
Indicators | Japan |
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| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | |
Place  | Tokyo |
Current Time | 07:58 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 3.85 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 7.2 km/hr, 320 Degree |
Humidity  | 34 % |
Indicators | Japan |
|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.26 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 64.32 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 35.66 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 1.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Japan |
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Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (129.1 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Pancreas cancer (29.2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 15.34 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Japan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 129.1 people per 100,000 people in Japan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Indicators | Japan |
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Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 31.4% (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 5.54% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 6.68 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
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