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πΊοΈ Tokyo, Japan
Capital city
π 35.6762Β°, 139.6503Β°View larger map β
π Essential Info
CapitalTokyo
TimezoneUTC+9 (14 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population123.2M
Governmentparliamentary constitutional monarchy
π Practical Info
Driving SideLeft
Electrical PlugsType A, B (100V)
Internet Code.jp
Internet Users87%
GDP per Capita$46,100
π Geography
LocationEastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula
Size Comparisonslightly smaller than California
Climatevaries from tropical in south to cool temperate in north
Terrainmostly rugged and mountainous
π₯ People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsJapanese 97.5%, Chinese 0.6%, Vietnam 0.4%, South Korean 0.3%, other 1.2% (includes Filipino, Brazilian, Nepalese, Indonesian, American, and Taiwanese...
ReligionsShintoism 48.6%, Buddhism 46.4%, Christianity 1.1%, other 4% (2021 est.)
Median Age50.2 years
Life Expectancy85.2 years
National HolidayBirthday of Emperor NARUHITO, 23 February (1960)
π Cultural Tips
Greetings
Bowing is the traditional greeting. The deeper the bow, the more respect shown. A small nod is fine for casual situations.
Dining
Say 'Itadakimasu' before eating. Don't stick chopsticks upright in rice. Slurping noodles is acceptable and shows appreciation.
Key Phrases
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Destinations in Japan
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook