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Japan

Japan

CapitalTokyo
RegionEastern Asia
CurrencyJPY
Official languagesJapanese
Access to the seaYes
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Japan

Country guides · General reference point, not an exact location.

Japan

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Japanese yen banknotes and coins as a currency reference. Practical guides

Japan on the Map: What to Confirm Before Your Trip

Japan is an island nation in East Asia, with Tokyo as its capital. These facts help situate the destination; to organize the trip, it is advisable to separately confirm connections, services, and current conditions.

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Tokyo, Japanese and the yen: getting your bearings before a trip to Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Tokyo, Japanese and the yen offer three starting points for preparing your visit.

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Japan in East Asia: Tokyo, Japanese and the yen

Japan is an island country in East Asia. This guide brings together the basic facts available and highlights what to check before planning an itinerary.

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Urban view of Tokyo, Japan’s capital Practical guides

Official sources for checking transport and requirements in Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Basic facts can be a starting point for planning, but the information available here is not enough to recommend a route or describe specific places to visit.

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Japanese coastal landscape seen from the air, with no identified location. Practical guides

Japan’s location, capital, language and currency for trip planning

A brief overview to place Japan in East Asia, identify Tokyo as its capital, and recognize Japanese and the yen as initial planning essentials.

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