Tuesday, May 23, 2017 
Textiles and chemical companies develop next generation materials that aim to promote a more sustainable future Apr 27, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Tackling stereotypes in the tourism sector Apr 24, 2017
Tourism & Culture | Asia-Pacific | Japan
With a 30% share of FDI in the world’s third largest economy, the U.S. stands for Japan’s top investor. After months of “hard talk”... Apr 20, 2017
Government | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Between 2016 and 2018, Japan has pledged to invest $30 billion in Africa’s development, as it bids to join the likes of China and the US in the battle... Apr 11, 2017
Tourism & Culture | Government | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Japanese firms take great pride in what they create and enjoy a loyal domestic customer base. A weaker yen has created an opportunity for Japanese manufacturers... Mar 24, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Japanese industrial robots have been transforming the way industries work and operate, leading to enhanced efficiency and providing a remedy for a declining... Jan 31, 2017
Science & Technology | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Leading the greentech building revolution is Japanese firm Sekisui House, the world’s number one constructor of zero-energy houses, whose CEO was... Jan 27, 2017
Infrastructure | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes that a new technology-driven industrial revolution will underpin a massive expansion of his country’s economy Jan 24, 2017
Science & Technology | Asia-Pacific | Japan
It might for now trail California’s Silicon Valley as the world’s leading high technology research and development hub, but Japan is starting... Nov 25, 2016
Science & Technology | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Japanese officials say the country is experiencing an innovation rebirth that will be showcased at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, while an improving business... Oct 25, 2016
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
In the face of having an aging population, Japan’s toy industry has managed to not only transition into a new era of entertainment, but also increase... Oct 20, 2016
Others | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Top Japanese companies are now distancing themselves from their country’s over-reliance on nuclear power generation to focus on safer, economically... Oct 15, 2016
Energy | Asia-Pacific | Japan
In this interview for the Worldfolio, Christopher Liew of Bentley Systems gives us his unique... May 22, 2017
Since 1976, Sodick has manufactured over 55,000 EDM machines and over 30,000 linear motor... May 19, 2017
In this interview for the Worldfolio, Mr. Kawanishi, president & CEO of Yamato Scacle... May 19, 2017
Mr. Ishii, President of North Pacific Bank shares his perspectives on how the regions are... May 19, 2017
In this interview for the Worldfolio, Mr. Kazuhiro Kashio, President of Casio, gives us... May 19, 2017
Nomura Kohsan is engaged in the collection, transportation and disposal of municipal and... May 16, 2017
In this interview for the Worldfolio, Mr. Owen Mahoney, President of NEXON, shares with... May 09, 2017
With more than 10 years’ experience, Adways is providing customized campaigns for... Apr 18, 2017
The largest majority of the 24 million tourists that came to Japan in 2016 visited Tokyo,... Apr 12, 2017
“What sets us apart is our willingness to adopt new technology that no other company... Apr 07, 2017
With less than 7 years of history, Zeal Cosmetics has developed not just a good range of... Mar 21, 2017
By recycling 90% of the waste managed, Daiseki has built a business model that is not just... Mar 15, 2017
With over 50% of all Japan’s national treasures, the Kansai area is increasing the... Mar 10, 2017
Seeking for differentiation in a tough market, Airweave found an angle difficult to tackle.... Mar 10, 2017
From fitness and sports clubs to SPAs and health management for corporations, Renaissance... Mar 07, 2017
Nexty Electronics, the new company resulting from the merger between Tomen Electronics and... Feb 28, 2017
"Tourism is an essential factor for the growth of our country,” affirms Yoshifumi... Feb 28, 2017
With over 200 restaurants holding at least 1 Michelin star, Tokyo, the culinary capital... Feb 27, 2017
Know-how, innovation and forward-looking thinking are three concepts at the core of the... Feb 27, 2017
Beyond Google maps and Apple maps, Navitime offers a comprehensive service that allows you... Feb 20, 2017
Japan is leading key developments in the global food processing industry, and Sagamiya Foods... Feb 20, 2017
LOCATION:
Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula
MAP REFERENCES:
Asia
AREA:
total: 377,915 sq km
CLIMATE:
varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north
TERRAIN:
mostly rugged and mountainous
NATURAL RESOURCES:
negligible mineral resources, fish
LANGUAGES:
Japanese
RELIGIONS:
Shintoism 83.9%, Buddhism 71.4%, Christianity 2%, other 7.8%
POPULATION:
127,103,388 (July 2014 est.)
MAJOR URBAN AREAS - population:
TOKYO (capital) 37.217 million; Osaka-Kobe 11.494 million; Nagoya 3.328 million; Fukuoka-Kitakyushu 2.868 million; Sapporo 2.742 million; Sendai 2.428 million (2011)
GOVERNMENT TYPE:
a parliamentary government with a constitutional monarchy
CAPITAL:
name: Tokyo
GDP (purchasing power parity):
$4.729 trillion (2013 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate):
$5.007 trillion (2013 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:
2% (2013 est.)
GDP - composition, by sector of origin:
agriculture: 1.1%
industry: 25.6%
services: 73.2% (2013 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
rice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruit; pork, poultry, dairy products, eggs; fish
EXPORTS - partners:
China 18.1%, US 17.8%, South Korea 7.7%, Thailand 5.5%, Hong Kong 5.1% (2012)
IMPORTS - partners:
China 21.3%, US 8.8%, Australia 6.4%, Saudi Arabia 6.2%, UAE 5%, South Korea 4.6%, Qatar 4% (2012)
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