Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 
The first two arrows of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Abenomics strategy focused on giving the Japanese economy a short-term jolt. But many business... Jun 03, 2017
Finance | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Discovering the hidden attractions in Japan, from ancient shrines to amusement parks Jun 01, 2017
Tourism & Culture | Asia-Pacific | Japan
Japan has built an ultra-efficient transport system, where the train reigns supreme. By further enhancing both internal and regional connectivity, the... May 31, 2017
Transport | Asia-Pacific | Japan
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
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
Nitta Gelatin Inc., one of the world leaders in gelatin and collagen production, delivers... May 30, 2017
In this interview for the Worldfolio, Mr. Kotaro Morita, President of Japan-based Sakata... May 29, 2017
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
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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