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Map of the Country of Japan

The country of Japan is an island chain located in Eastern Asia between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. It has an estimated population of 127,417,244 people with a population growth rate of 0.05%. The capital of Japan is Tokyo. It has a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary form of government.







Culture

Japan has a culture that is deeply rooted in its extensive history. It has a culture like no other country and an asian culture that is different from other asian countries.




Government

Japan is a parliamentary government with an emperor acting as head of state. Japan is a unitary state which means that the national government holds authority over all other smaller forms of government.




International Relations

Japan is a member of the "Great Eight" and since becoming involved in the United Nations Japan has played an important role in the international community. Japan is involved in promoting peace, prosperity, and stability in the world.

Photos courtesy of www.wikipedia.com, www.jnto.go.jp, www.japan-zone.com, and lonelyplanet.com




T. Wade