Japan
Location: Sea of Japan, off the East coast of Asia
Area: 145,800 square miles
Population: 124,000,000
Government: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system
Largest cities: Tokyo (capital), Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya,
Sapporo, Kyoto
Language: Japanese
Ethnic group: Japanese
Religions: Shinto, Buddhist
Chief industries: Electrical and electronic equipment,
automobiles, machinery,
chemicals
Chief crops: Rice, grains, vegetables, fruits
Leading exports: Ships, electrical and electronic equipment,
automobiles,
steel, synthetic fabrics
Leading imports: Oil, coal, wood, iron, cotton, foodstuffs
Monetary unit: Yen