Japan Latest News
Recently, India and Japan reviewed outcomes of recent high-level exchanges and senior-level talks while discussing measures to further strengthen bilateral ties.
About Japan
- Location: It is an island nation in East Asia, situated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean.
- Maritime borders: It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean (East), Sea of Okhotsk (North), Sea of Japan (West East) and East China Sea (Southwest).
- Capital City: Tokyo.
Geographical Features of Japan
- It comprises a chain of islands stretching ~1,500 miles in a northeast–southwest arc.
- Terrain: Over 80% mountainous, with rugged terrain.
- Main Islands (north to south): Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
- Climate: It ranges from subarctic in the north to humid subtropical in the south.
- Volcanic activity: It is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire – a major zone of earthquakes and active volcanoes.
- Highest peak: Mount Fuji (3,776 m), which is a stratovolcano.
- Major mountain ranges: Japanese Alps.
- Major rivers: Shinano River (longest), Tone River, Kiso River.
- Natural Resources: It mainly consists of Coal, iron ore, zinc, lead, copper, sulfur, gold, and silver
Source: DD News
Last updated on June, 2026
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