Which type of country is Japan?
Japan has a parliamentary government with a constitutional monarchy. The emperor still holds his title as a symbol of national unity, but elected politicians hold actual decision-making power. Lees verder »
Is Japan a country or not?
Japan is an island nation which is in the Pacific Ocean. The country stretches from China and the East China Sea to the Okhotsk Sea. It is a composite volcano archipelago which is made up of over 6,852 islands. The largest islands which make up over 97% of their land area include Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido, and Honsh. Lees verder »
What is Japan's country called?
In English, the modern official title of the country is simply "Japan", one of the few countries to have no "long form" name. The official Japanese-language name is Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku (日本国), literally "State of Japan". Lees verder »
Is Japan an independent country?
With a peace treaty signed in 1951, Japan regains its independence. Lees verder »
