Overview
Japan is a country in Asia, with its capital at Tokyo.
Key facts
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Currency | JPY |
About the country
Japan is a country in Asia.
The capital city is Tokyo.
Practical information
The currency is the JPY (Yen).
The main language spoken is Japanese.
Traffic drives on the left.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Japan by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Japan
Among the places worth a look in Japan are Tokyo, Osaka, Kawasaki, Fukuoka, Saitama, Ōta, Kawaguchi, Katsushika, Matsudo and Nakano — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Japan usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Japan
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Getting around Japan
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.