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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Question: Where is Japan located, and what is its composition?
- Answer: Japan, also known as Nippon or Nihon, is an island nation in East Asia. Situated in the Pacific Ocean and made up of over 6,800 separate islands, the main cities and locations in Japan are located on the four biggest islands: Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, and Hokkaido.
- Question: What is the size and population of Japan?
- Answer: In total, Japan covers an area of 145,936.53 square miles (377,973.89 square km) and has an estimated population of 127 million, making it the tenth most populated country on the planet.
- Question: What makes Japan an attractive destination for visitors?
- Answer: Japan is well-known for its mixture of modern technology and historic traditions, attracting millions of visitors each year.
- Question: How is Japan divided geographically?
- Answer: Japan is divided up into 47 separate prefectures across eight unique regions.
- Question: What is the largest city in Japan?
- Answer: The biggest city in Japan is Tokyo, which is also the capital of the nation and is the most populous metropolitan area anywhere in the world.
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