Japan

Interesting Facts About Japan

• Japan is an island country consisting of four major islands alongside over 14,000 smaller islands
• Around 75% of Japan's terrain is mountainous and heavily forested
• Japan has a population of almost 123 million as of 2026, making it the world's 11th most populous country
• Only 11.2% of Japan's land is suitable for cultivation, so farmers use terraces to farm in small areas
• Japan achieved one of the world's highest levels of crop yields per unit area despite limited arable land
• Japan ranked seventh in the world in tonnage of fish caught, capturing 3,167,610 metric tons of fish in 2016
• Japan maintains one of the world's largest fishing fleets and accounts for nearly 15% of the global catch

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Tokyo

Capital of Japan