Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of four main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, along with numerous smaller islands. The capital is Tokyo, one of the largest and most technologically advanced cities in the world. Japanese culture is unique, with a blend of ancient traditions and modernity, evident in the language, art, architecture, and social customs. Japan has a long history of isolation, which helped preserve and develop its distinctive culture. Japan's economy is one of the largest in the world, with key sectors including automobiles, electronics, robotics, and consumer goods manufacturing. Japan is known for its contribution to popular culture, including anime, manga, and video games, as well as its traditional cuisine, such as sushi and ramen. The country is also famous for its natural landscapes, including mountains, forests, and coastlines, and for cultural phenomena like Hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Population of Japan from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 126.4 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 126.2 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 126.0 million inhabitants. Capital (Tokyo): Population in 2020: About 14 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Tokyo: ~14 million Yokohama: ~3.7 million Osaka: ~2.7 million Nagoya: ~2.3 million Sapporo: ~1.9 million Fukuoka: ~1.6 million Kobe: ~1.5 million Kawasaki: ~1.5 million Kyoto: ~1.5 million Saitama: ~1.3 million Administrative Divisions: Japan is divided into 47 prefectures. Some prefectures: Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Osaka, Aichi, etc. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $5.080 trillion. 2019: About $5.150 trillion. 2020: Approximately $5.000 trillion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $234 billion. 2019: About $235 billion. 2020: Approximately $1 trillion (estimate, COVID-19 impact). % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 236%. 2019: Around 237%. 2020: Estimated to be around 266%. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.4%. 2019: Approximately 2.4%. 2020: Estimated to be around 2.8%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 1.0%. 2019: Approximately 0.5%. 2020: Estimated to be around -0.1% (deflation).