Wednesday, Aug 23, 2017 
Prime Minister Abe is pushing forward policies in an effort to open up the country’s economy to the global market. Japan Inc. is following suit with... Aug 21, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
International agreements to reduce CO2 emissions due to climate change, stringent environmental regulation, and growing demand from consumers for energy... Aug 17, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
By implementing the right automatic systems, manufacturers can improve their factories’ productivity by more than 20 percent Aug 14, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Smart machines save employment, increase productivity and enhance reliability. Welcome to the future. Aug 10, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Real innovation might be where you least expect it Aug 08, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
The autoparts maker, whose advanced piston rings can be found in cars around the world, has developed a diverse portfolio of groundbreaking technologies... Aug 04, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Every challenge also brings opportunity: Japan’s aging population and shrinking domestic market urges Japanese firms to innovate and expand overseas... Aug 02, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Thanks to a strong showing from exporters, Japan has racked up five quarters of uninterrupted economic expansion; its best run since 2006. Its highly-specialized... Jul 31, 2017
Finance | Asia-Pacific | Japan
From the economic miracle to more than 20 years characterized by a stagnant economy and aging population, Japan is undergoing a deep socio-economic transformation Jul 27, 2017
Finance | Asia-Pacific | Japan
The art of excellence still drives Japanese competitiveness Jul 25, 2017
Industry & Trade | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Train operators key to Japan’s tourism goals Jul 21, 2017
Tourism & Culture | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Reaching regional Japan brings unique experiences for tourists Jul 19, 2017
Tourism & Culture | Asia-Pacific | Japan
OAT Agrio is a young agro-chemical company with a long history stretching back to the 1950s.... Aug 09, 2017
Hozumi Yoda, President of Nissei Plastic Industrial, sits down with United World to talk... Aug 08, 2017
Yoshio Horigome, president of Alpico Group, discusses the merits of Japan as a tourism destination,... Aug 08, 2017
With a diversified portfolio of services, Tokyu Land Corporation–one of the leading... Aug 07, 2017
Tiger Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of rice cookers, stainless steel beverage bottles,... Aug 03, 2017
Japanese firm Mikasa produces the official games balls for the Olympic Games, as well as... Aug 02, 2017
INOAC Corporation has grown from a manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes to an international... Aug 01, 2017
Yoshiharu Katsuta, President and Representative Director of Hitachi Maxell, speaks to The... Jul 18, 2017
In this interview with The Worldfolio, Ryoichi Yuki, President and Managing Director of... Jul 13, 2017
Founded in 1997, SIOS technology has acquired an expertise in the sale of software, system... Jul 13, 2017
In this interview for the Worldfolio, Mr. Shoji Tada, President of Nippon Systemware (NSW),... Jul 12, 2017
Between tradition and innovation, Tokuriki Honten Co., Ltd. has been thriving to deliver... Jul 11, 2017
Since 1951, Nihon Kohden has engaged in the medical electronic equipment business, delivering... Jul 10, 2017
Tanaka Precious Metals, through its subsidiaries, manufactures, sells, imports, and exports... Jul 10, 2017
Since 1972, Japanese firm Kodenshi has been involved in the manufacturing and sales of optical... Jul 07, 2017
Established in 1944, Toa Koki is a Japanese company whose business activities span the shipbuilding,... Jul 07, 2017
With 12 major subsidiaries, Fuyo General Lease (FGL) is a diversified Japanese company involved... Jul 05, 2017
ROHM is a leader in the semi-conductor and component history. Through years of expertise... Jun 24, 2017
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Yoshiyuki Fujishiro -President of Rorze- delivers... Jun 13, 2017
Established in 1875, Doshisha University is one of Japan's oldest private institutions... Jun 13, 2017
Takashi Tsuchiya, of regional-based Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank (OKB) speaks about Abenomics impact... Jun 09, 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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