What is the Capital of Japan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Japan is Tokyo. Japan is located in Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 123,210,000. The official currency is the Japanese yen and the primary language spoken is Japanese.
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Tokyo at a glance
| Capital city | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 123,210,000 (11th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+09:00 |
| Currency | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Calling code | +81 |
| Emergency number | 110 (police) / 119 (fire & ambulance) |
| Driving side | Left |
Japan in context
- Japan covers 377,930 km², making it the 62nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 326 people per km² ranks 27th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Japan has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 123,210,000 people, Japan holds about 7.5% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 2.7% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Japan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Japan — FAQ
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
Is Tokyo the largest city in Japan?
Yes — Tokyo is both the capital and the largest city of Japan.
What country is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan.
What continent is Tokyo in?
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is located in Asia.
Is Tokyo the capital of Japan?
Yes — Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
Tokyo is the capital of which country?
Tokyo is the capital of Japan, in Eastern Asia.
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