General Information:
Government type: Constitutional Monarchy with a Parliamentary Government
Capital: Tokyo

Location: Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula

Area: total: 377,835 sq km | land: 374,744 sq km | water: 3,091 sq km

Independence: 660 BC traditional founding by Emperor Jimmu

National Holiday: Birthday of Emperor Akihito, 23 December (1933)

Japan Flag Description:
The Japanese flag is white with a large red disk. The red disk represents the sun without rays. The circle is located directly in the center.

General information about Japan provided by The World Factbook

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