Japan is an archipelago of 4 major and over 4,000 smaller islands, is a mostly mountainous country with only 15% of its land cultivable. Japan is one of the world's major economic forces. Its overseas investments and high-quality automobiles and electronic products cover the planet.

Visitors enjoy the fast-paced culture of Tokyo and Osaka, the rural coastal villages and wilderness areas, and most of all...the courteous and respectful Japanese people.

Although the Japanese emperor retains his throne as a symbol of national unity, actual power rests in networks of powerful politicians, bureaucrats, and business executives.

Population
127,417,244 (July 2005 est.)

Capital City
Tokyo

Languages
Japanese

Official Currency
Yen

Religion
Buddhist, Shinto, Christian

Climate
Varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north

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National Overseer
Daniel Corbett

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