Japan is an island country in East Asia close to Russia, North Korea, South Korea and China. The country has a population of 123 million, making it the 12th largest country in the world. In terms of area, the country is 62nd in the world, comparable to countries such as Zimbabwe and Germany. Japan is a rich country and has the largest economy in the world after the United States and China. The country is known for the interesting combination between the well-known high-tech industry and the unique traditional Japanese culture, which can vary across regions.  The biggest cities in the country are Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and Sapporo. Tokyo Haneda Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport are the two busiest airports in Japan. All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines (JAL), Jetstar Japan, Peach and Skymark Airlines are the biggest airlines in the country. For travelling around the country you can book a flight or take a high-speed train (Shinkansen).

Practical information about Japan

Time zone: Japan Standard Time +9
Currency: Japanese yen
National Day: 11 February
Airport: 空港

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