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Lauren McMullen

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Geopolitical and historical information on the East Asian country of Japan.

Japan Info: Genuine Information about Japan by the Japanese

Genuine information about Japan by the Japanese. Discover great restaurants, amazing places and unique culture!
http://jpninfo.com
Japan Country Profile - Nations Online

Japan facts, Japan geography, Japan travel, Japan internet resources, links to Japan. Official web sites of Japan, the capital of Japan, art, culture, history, cities, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/japan.htm
Japan - Lonely Planet

Japan is a world apart - a unique civilization blossomed, and today thrives in delicious contrasts of traditional and modern. The Japanese spirit is strong, warm and incredibly welcoming.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan
Japan Guide - National Geographic

A guide to Japan with articles, photos, facts, videos, and news from National Geographic.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/japan-guide
World News - Reuters

Find late breaking world news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for international news coverage.
http://www.reuters.com/places/japan
World Health Organization - Japan

The WHO country health profile of japan provides key statistics and links to health topical databases, plus news, features and Bulletin journal articles on the health issues of the country. Updated November 2012
http://www.who.int/countries/jpn/en/
102 Things To Try In Japan - Japan Talk

People visit Japan for many reasons including adventure, cultural experience, visiting friends, business, shopping, hobbies, nightlife, intellectual curiosity, entertainment and enlightenment.
http://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/japan-activities
Japan Sightseeing Guide

Sightseeing guide for Japan, find your destination.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623a.html
Traditional Japanese Diet: Longest Life-span, Lower Rates of Heart Disease and More

The Traditional Japanese Diet: the longest life-span in the world, lower rates of heart disease and cancer and more.
http://www.tokyo-top-guide.com/japanese_diet.html/
Daily Japanese Meals - 4Japan Information

Japanese cooking can be as difficult or as easy as one wants to make it. It does take time, but there are dishes that are very easy and quick to make.
http://gohere.4japan.info/daily-japanese-meals/
Culture of Japan: History, People, Traditions - Every Culture

National identity and unity are formally symbolized by a number of conventional icons and motifs, including the cherry blossom, the red and white national flag portraying the rising sun, and the chrysanthemum.
http://www.everyculture.com/Ja-Ma/Japan.html
Japan National Tourism Organization: Experience Japanese Culture

Your center for discovering aspects of Japanese culture.
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/cultural/experience/
Culture of Japan - Go Japan Go

Japanese Culture: Over 220 pages of Japanese culture including traditional Japanese culture like Geisha, Samurai, Japanese tea ceremony, Japanese gardens, kimonos and Japanese Language. Plus modern Japanese culture such as modern Japanese fashion and music.
http://www.gojapango.com/culture/culture.html
The World Factbook: Japan

Important facts and information about Japan.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan

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Japan 日本国 (Japanese) Nihon-koku or Nippon-koku
Flag Imperial Seal ^[a]
Anthem: 君が代 ("Kimigayo") "His Imperial Majesty's Reign"
State Seal: 大日本國璽 (Dai Nihon Kokuji) "National Seal of Greater Japan"
Location of Japan Territory claimed but not controlled
Capital and largest city	Tokyo 35°41′N 139°46′E / 35.683°N 139.767°E / 35.683; 139.767
Recognised national languages	Japanese (de facto)
Recognised regional languages	Ainu^[1]^[2]
Unrecognized regional languages	Ryukyuan languages Hachijō
Demonym(s)	Japanese
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy

• Emperor	Naruhito
• Prime Minister	Shigeru Ishiba

Legislature	National Diet
• Upper house	House of Councillors
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Formation

• Meiji Constitution	November 29, 1890
• Current constitution	May 3, 1947

Area
• Total	377,975 km² (145,937 sq mi)^[4] (62nd)
• Water (%)	1.4^[3]
Population
• March 1, 2024 estimate	123,970,000^[5] (11th)
• 2020 census	126,146,099^[6]
• Density	330/km² (854.7/sq mi) (44th)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$6.572 trillion^[7] (4th)
• Per capita	$53,059^[7] (34th)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$4.070 trillion^[7] (4th)
• Per capita	$32,859^[7] (30th)
Gini (2018)	33.4^[8] medium inequality
HDI (2022)	0.920^[9] very high (24th)
Currency	Japanese yen (¥)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
Drives on	left
Calling code	+81
ISO 3166 code	JP
Internet TLD	.jp

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Japan Info: Genuine Information about Japan by the Japanese

Genuine information about Japan by the Japanese. Discover great restaurants, amazing places and unique culture!
http://jpninfo.com
Japan Country Profile - Nations Online

Japan facts, Japan geography, Japan travel, Japan internet resources, links to Japan. Official web sites of Japan, the capital of Japan, art, culture, history, cities, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/japan.htm
Japan - Lonely Planet

Japan is a world apart - a unique civilization blossomed, and today thrives in delicious contrasts of traditional and modern. The Japanese spirit is strong, warm and incredibly welcoming.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan
Japan Guide - National Geographic

A guide to Japan with articles, photos, facts, videos, and news from National Geographic.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/japan-guide
World News - Reuters

Find late breaking world news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for international news coverage.
http://www.reuters.com/places/japan
World Health Organization - Japan

The WHO country health profile of japan provides key statistics and links to health topical databases, plus news, features and Bulletin journal articles on the health issues of the country. Updated November 2012
http://www.who.int/countries/jpn/en/
102 Things To Try In Japan - Japan Talk

People visit Japan for many reasons including adventure, cultural experience, visiting friends, business, shopping, hobbies, nightlife, intellectual curiosity, entertainment and enlightenment.
http://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/japan-activities
Japan Sightseeing Guide

Sightseeing guide for Japan, find your destination.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623a.html
Traditional Japanese Diet: Longest Life-span, Lower Rates of Heart Disease and More

The Traditional Japanese Diet: the longest life-span in the world, lower rates of heart disease and cancer and more.
http://www.tokyo-top-guide.com/japanese_diet.html/
Daily Japanese Meals - 4Japan Information

Japanese cooking can be as difficult or as easy as one wants to make it. It does take time, but there are dishes that are very easy and quick to make.
http://gohere.4japan.info/daily-japanese-meals/
Culture of Japan: History, People, Traditions - Every Culture

National identity and unity are formally symbolized by a number of conventional icons and motifs, including the cherry blossom, the red and white national flag portraying the rising sun, and the chrysanthemum.
http://www.everyculture.com/Ja-Ma/Japan.html
Japan National Tourism Organization: Experience Japanese Culture

Your center for discovering aspects of Japanese culture.
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/cultural/experience/
Culture of Japan - Go Japan Go

Japanese Culture: Over 220 pages of Japanese culture including traditional Japanese culture like Geisha, Samurai, Japanese tea ceremony, Japanese gardens, kimonos and Japanese Language. Plus modern Japanese culture such as modern Japanese fashion and music.
http://www.gojapango.com/culture/culture.html
The World Factbook: Japan

Important facts and information about Japan.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan

Japan 日本国 (Japanese) Nihon-koku or Nippon-koku
Flag Imperial Seal ^[a]
Anthem: 君が代 ("Kimigayo") "His Imperial Majesty's Reign"
State Seal: 大日本國璽 (Dai Nihon Kokuji) "National Seal of Greater Japan"
Location of Japan Territory claimed but not controlled
Capital and largest city	Tokyo 35°41′N 139°46′E / 35.683°N 139.767°E / 35.683; 139.767
Recognised national languages	Japanese (de facto)
Recognised regional languages	Ainu^[1]^[2]
Unrecognized regional languages	Ryukyuan languages Hachijō
Demonym(s)	Japanese
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy

• Emperor	Naruhito
• Prime Minister	Shigeru Ishiba

Legislature	National Diet
• Upper house	House of Councillors
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Formation

• Meiji Constitution	November 29, 1890
• Current constitution	May 3, 1947

Area
• Total	377,975 km² (145,937 sq mi)^[4] (62nd)
• Water (%)	1.4^[3]
Population
• March 1, 2024 estimate	123,970,000^[5] (11th)
• 2020 census	126,146,099^[6]
• Density	330/km² (854.7/sq mi) (44th)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$6.572 trillion^[7] (4th)
• Per capita	$53,059^[7] (34th)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$4.070 trillion^[7] (4th)
• Per capita	$32,859^[7] (30th)
Gini (2018)	33.4^[8] medium inequality
HDI (2022)	0.920^[9] very high (24th)
Currency	Japanese yen (¥)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
Drives on	left
Calling code	+81
ISO 3166 code	JP
Internet TLD	.jp

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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