The flag of Japan
The flag represents the sun — Japan is called "the land of the rising sun".
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Currency
- Japanese yen
- Population
- 123,366,734
The flag of Japan is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Asia. The flag represents the sun — Japan is called "the land of the rising sun".
The flag of Japan
The flag represents the sun — Japan is called "the land of the rising sun". A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
Tokyo is the capital of Japan, in Eastern Asia, part of Asia.
Currency
The official currency of Japan is the Japanese yen (JPY).
People
Japan is home to around 123,366,734 people.
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