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Mount Fuji, located west of Tokyo on Honshu Island, is Japan's highest point, with an elevation of 12,388 feet (3,776 meters).Japan has one of the world's largest economies even though it has few natural resources and must import most raw materials. Japanese weddings can be elaborate and expensive. Marriage ceremonies usually take place in hotels.Baseball is Japan's most popular sport.
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The flag of Japan, most recently adopted on 13 August 1999, is called Hinomaru, or “the Rising Sun.” Inspired by Japan's beautiful ocean sunrises, the flag's design uses a large red circle to depict the sun.
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Hear the name of the country.
The official name of the country is Japan (Nippon).
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Hear the national anthem.
The national anthem of Japan is “His Majesty's Reign.” Lyrics come from an ancient poem; music by Hiromori Hayashi. Though unofficially adopted in 1893, the anthem only became official in 1999.
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Capital: Tokyo
Current Time: 6:50 AM
Latitude: 35.42
Longitude: 139.46
Population: 127,288,416 (rank=10)
Area, sq. mi.: 145,882 (rank=60)
Area, sq. km.: 377,835
Human Dev. Index rank: 8 of 177 countries
Adjusted for women: 13 of 156 countries
Real GDP per capita: $31,267
Adult literacy rate: 99% (male); 99% (female)
Infant mortality rate: 3 per 1,000 births
Life expectancy: 79 (male); 86 (female)
Currency: Yen
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Additional Content for Japan
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