Japan
- Population:
- 123,753,000
- Language:
- Japanese
- Religion:
- Buddhism
Japan's history includes early indigenous cultures, the rise of the samurai class, and the long rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. It modernized rapidly after the Meiji Restoration (1868) and emerged as a global power. After World War II, Japan rebuilt itself into one of the world's leading economies, known for its technological advancements, strong traditions, and cultural exports such as anime and cuisine.
Japan is an island nation in East Asia, located in the northwest Pacific Ocean. It consists of four main islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—and numerous smaller islands. Covering an area of approximately 377,975 square kilometers, Japan has a population of about 125 million people as of 2023. The capital and largest city is Tokyo. The official language is Japanese. Japan operates as a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government. The economy is highly developed and the third-largest in the world by nominal GDP, with key sectors including automotive, electronics, robotics, and manufacturing. Japan is known for its rich cultural heritage, technological advancements, and contributions to arts and entertainment. The country is a member of international organizations such as the United Nations, the G7, and the G20.
| Title | Population | Bibles | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 121000000 | 13 | 12 |
| Central Okinawan | 984000 | 0 | 5 |
| Korean | 850000 | 21 | 23 |
| Mandarin Chinese | 547200 | 46 | 104 |
| Tagalog | 497400 | 8 | 32 |
| Portuguese | 270000 | 18 | 349 |
| Japanese Sign Language | 126000 | 1 | 1 |
| Spanish | 107600 | 33 | 135 |
| Min Nan Chinese | 75000 | 10 | 39 |
| English | 72800 | 242 | 359 |
| Panjabi | 69700 | 7 | 89 |
| Bengali | 68700 | 17 | 164 |
| Miyako | 67000 | 0 | 0 |
| Iranian Persian | 50100 | 8 | 70 |
| Yaeyama | 46100 | 0 | 0 |
| Yue Chinese | 35800 | 12 | 35 |
| Vietnamese | 13700 | 9 | 44 |
| Kikai | 13000 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Amami-Oshima | 10000 | 0 | 0 |
| Malay | 9800 | 6 | 15 |
| Thai | 9800 | 8 | 72 |
| Wu Chinese | 6900 | 8 | 4 |
| French | 6200 | 45 | 126 |
| Kunigami | 5000 | 0 | 0 |
| Toku-No-Shima | 5000 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkish | 4900 | 9 | 351 |
| Halh Mongolian | 4500 | 3 | 14 |
| Oki-No-Erabu | 3200 | 0 | 0 |
| Southern Amami-Oshima | 1700 | 0 | 0 |
| Yoron | 900 | 0 | 0 |
| Uighur | 900 | 6 | 32 |
| Yonaguni | 780 | 0 | 0 |
| Japanese Ainu | 2 | 1 | 0 |