GITNUXREPORT 2026

Japan Statistics

Japan sits at 124,352,000 people and is still shrinking, with a median age of 49.5 and nearly 30% aged 65 or older, while Tokyo draws 28.4% of the country into a single megaregion. See how longevity, low fertility at 1.26 children per woman, and a GDP per capita of 33,834 USD coexist with exports at 100.2 trillion JPY and a declining net migration rate of -0.22 per 1,000.

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Japan's total population as of October 1, 2023, stands at 124,352,000 people, reflecting a 0.81% decline from the previous year.

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The median age in Japan is 49.5 years as of 2023, one of the highest in the world.

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Japan's population density is 333 people per square kilometer as of 2023.

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As of 2022, 29.9% of Japan's population is aged 65 or older.

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Japan's total fertility rate in 2022 was 1.26 children per woman.

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Urban population in Japan accounts for 91.7% of the total population in 2023.

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Net migration rate for Japan in 2023 is -0.22 migrant(s) per 1,000 population.

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Life expectancy at birth for males in Japan is 81.5 years as of 2023.

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Life expectancy at birth for females in Japan is 87.6 years as of 2023.

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Japan's sex ratio at birth is 1.06 males per female as of 2023.

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The age dependency ratio in Japan is 68.9% as of 2023.

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Japan's population growth rate is -0.53% annually as of 2023.

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Number of births in Japan in 2022 was 770,747.

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Number of deaths in Japan in 2022 was 1,590,503.

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Infant mortality rate is 1.9 deaths per 1,000 live births as of 2023.

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28.4% of Japan's population lives in Tokyo prefecture and surrounding areas as of 2023.

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Ethnic Japanese make up 97.9% of the population as of 2023.

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Foreign residents in Japan number 2,887,116 as of 2023.

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The youth population (0-14 years) is 11.6% as of 2023.

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Working-age population (15-64) is 59.4% as of 2023.

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Elderly population (65+) is 29.1% as of 2023.

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Average household size in Japan is 2.25 persons as of 2022.

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Single-person households account for 38.2% as of 2022.

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Marriage rate in 2022 was 4.1 per 1,000 population.

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Divorce rate in 2022 was 1.57 per 1,000 population.

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Population of Tokyo metropolis is 14,056,196 as of 2023.

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Osaka prefecture population is 8,778,000 as of 2023.

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Nagoya city population is 2,327,557 as of 2023.

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Japan's overseas Japanese population is about 1.3 million as of 2023.

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Hiroshima prefecture population is 2,727,000 as of 2023.

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Japan's GDP nominal in 2023 was 4.21 trillion USD, making it the world's 4th largest economy.

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GDP per capita in Japan was 33,834 USD in 2023.

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GDP growth rate was 1.9% in 2023.

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Unemployment rate in Japan was 2.6% in 2023.

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Public debt to GDP ratio is 255% as of 2023.

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Inflation rate (CPI) was 3.2% in 2023.

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Exports of goods and services were 18.9% of GDP in 2022.

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Imports of goods and services were 19.4% of GDP in 2022.

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Current account balance was 3.5% of GDP in 2023.

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Corporate tax rate in Japan is 30.62% as of 2023.

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Labor force participation rate is 62.4% as of 2023.

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Average annual wages are 4,550,000 JPY (about 30,000 USD) as of 2022.

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Manufacturing sector contributes 20.8% to GDP in 2022.

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Services sector contributes 69.9% to GDP in 2022.

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Agriculture sector contributes 1.1% to GDP in 2022.

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Stock market capitalization is 6.8 trillion USD as of 2023.

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Foreign direct investment inflow was 38.7 billion USD in 2022.

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Tourism revenue was 4.8 trillion JPY in 2023.

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Automobile exports value was 17.1 trillion JPY in 2023.

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Semiconductor exports were 2.5 trillion JPY in 2023.

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Yen exchange rate averaged 140.5 per USD in 2023.

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Household saving rate is 5.1% as of 2023.

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Bank lending rate is 0.5% as of 2023.

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Government budget balance is -5.2% of GDP in 2023.

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Energy import dependency is 90.9% as of 2022.

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Patent applications filed: 289,700 in 2022.

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Nikkei 225 average closing index was 33,464 in 2023.

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Total exports value: 100.2 trillion JPY in FY2023.

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Total imports value: 118.5 trillion JPY in FY2023.

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Japan's land area is 377,975 square kilometers.

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Coastline length is 29,751 kilometers.

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Highest point is Mount Fuji at 3,776 meters.

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Lowest point is Hachiro-gata -4 meters.

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Arable land is 11.6% of total land area as of 2021.

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Forest area covers 68.5% of land as of 2020.

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Annual precipitation average is 1,668 mm.

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Average annual temperature is 11.0°C nationwide.

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Number of active volcanoes: 111.

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Earthquake frequency: over 1,500 perceptible annually.

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Typhoons affecting Japan: average 3 per year.

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Renewable energy share in electricity: 22.7% in 2022.

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CO2 emissions: 1,056 million metric tons in 2022.

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Protected areas cover 29.9% of land territory as of 2022.

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Freshwater withdrawal: 79 billion cubic meters per year.

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Major rivers: Shinano River 367 km long.

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Largest lake: Lake Biwa 670 km².

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Island count: over 6,800 islands.

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Sea area under national jurisdiction: 4.47 million km².

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Air pollution PM2.5 concentration: 10.5 µg/m³ in 2022.

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Forest carbon stock: 2.6 billion metric tons in 2020.

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Endangered species: 2,391 as of 2023.

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Annual deforestation rate: -0.02% from 2015-2020.

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Tsunami-prone coastline: 40% of total.

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Geothermal power potential: 23,000 MW.

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Wind power installed capacity: 5.1 GW as of 2023.

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Solar PV installed capacity: 98 GW as of 2023.

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Hokkaido island area: 83,424 km².

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Honshu island area: 227,960 km².

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Kyushu island area: 36,782 km².

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Shikoku island area: 18,803 km².

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Okinawa prefecture area: 2,281 km².

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Life expectancy at birth overall is 84.6 years as of 2023.

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Infant mortality rate is 1.8 per 1,000 live births in 2022.

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Physicians density: 2.59 per 1,000 people as of 2021.

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Hospital beds per 1,000 people: 13.1 as of 2021.

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Health expenditure as % of GDP: 11.5% in 2022.

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Obesity rate (BMI>30) among adults: 4.3% as of 2022.

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Suicide rate: 14.1 per 100,000 in 2022.

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Cancer incidence rate: 287.2 per 100,000 in 2022.

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COVID-19 vaccination rate: 80.4% fully vaccinated as of 2023.

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Tobacco use among adults: 16.7% as of 2022.

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PISA mathematics score average: 536 in 2022.

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PISA reading score average: 516 in 2022.

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PISA science score average: 547 in 2022.

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Tertiary education attainment (25-34 years): 63.4% as of 2022.

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Education expenditure as % of GDP: 3.5% in 2021.

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Student-teacher ratio primary: 16.9 as of 2021.

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Literacy rate adult: 99% as of 2023.

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Government expenditure on education: 3.6% of GDP in 2022.

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Mental health disorders prevalence: 5.3% as of 2022.

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Diabetes prevalence among adults: 7.9% in 2022.

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Vaccination coverage DTP3: 97% in 2022.

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Average years of schooling: 12.8 years as of 2023.

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School enrollment secondary (% gross): 98.8% in 2021.

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Mean years of schooling: 12.7 years for adults 25+.

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HIV prevalence: <0.1% as of 2022.

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Maternal mortality ratio: 4 per 100,000 live births.

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Under-5 mortality rate: 2.1 per 1,000 live births.

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Access to improved sanitation: 100% as of 2022.

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Access to improved drinking water: 100% as of 2022.

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R&D expenditure as % of GDP: 3.3% in 2022.

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Number of patents granted: 289,700 resident filings in 2022.

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Internet users: 94.7% of population as of 2023.

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Mobile cellular subscriptions: 153 per 100 people in 2023.

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Broadband subscriptions: 33.5 per 100 people in 2023.

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Shinkansen high-speed rail network: 3,041 km as of 2023.

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Total railway track length: 27,311 km in 2022.

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Paved road length: 1,218,772 km as of 2022.

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Vehicle ownership: 595 per 1,000 people in 2022.

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Air transport passengers carried: 179 million in 2023.

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Robot density in manufacturing: 399 per 10,000 employees in 2022.

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5G base stations: over 70,000 as of 2023.

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Semiconductor production value: 15.6 trillion JPY in 2023.

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EV sales share: 2.2% in 2023.

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Nuclear power plants operational: 10 reactors as of 2023.

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Cultural heritage sites UNESCO: 25 as of 2023.

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Annual inbound tourists: 25 million in 2023.

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Traditional crafts certified: 241 as of 2023.

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Anime industry market size: 2.9 trillion JPY in 2023.

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Sumo wrestlers professional: about 700 active as of 2023.

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Tea production: 83,000 tons green tea in 2022.

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Sake production: 360,000 kiloliters in 2022.

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Nobel laureates from Japan: 29 as of 2023.

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Olympic medals all-time: 497 as of 2023.

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Haneda Airport passengers: 85 million in 2023.

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Narita Airport passengers: 38 million in 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Japan holds 124,352,000 people as of October 1, 2023, but with an annual population growth rate of -0.53% and a median age of 49.5 years, the country is aging faster than many realize. At the same time, life runs at a high pace in the megacity core, where 28.4% of the population lives in Tokyo prefecture and surrounding areas. This mix of demographic slowdown, economic weight, and infrastructure scale is exactly what makes Japan’s latest statistics so revealing.

Key Takeaways

Japan's total population as of October 1, 2023, stands at 124,352,000 people, reflecting a 0.81% decline from the previous year.
The median age in Japan is 49.5 years as of 2023, one of the highest in the world.
Japan's population density is 333 people per square kilometer as of 2023.
Japan's GDP nominal in 2023 was 4.21 trillion USD, making it the world's 4th largest economy.
GDP per capita in Japan was 33,834 USD in 2023.
GDP growth rate was 1.9% in 2023.
Japan's land area is 377,975 square kilometers.
Coastline length is 29,751 kilometers.
Highest point is Mount Fuji at 3,776 meters.
Life expectancy at birth overall is 84.6 years as of 2023.
Infant mortality rate is 1.8 per 1,000 live births in 2022.
Physicians density: 2.59 per 1,000 people as of 2021.
R&D expenditure as % of GDP: 3.3% in 2022.
Number of patents granted: 289,700 resident filings in 2022.
Internet users: 94.7% of population as of 2023.

Japan is shrinking and aging fast, with near record life expectancy and a falling population growth rate.

Demographics

1Japan's total population as of October 1, 2023, stands at 124,352,000 people, reflecting a 0.81% decline from the previous year.

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2The median age in Japan is 49.5 years as of 2023, one of the highest in the world.

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3Japan's population density is 333 people per square kilometer as of 2023.

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4As of 2022, 29.9% of Japan's population is aged 65 or older.

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5Japan's total fertility rate in 2022 was 1.26 children per woman.

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6Urban population in Japan accounts for 91.7% of the total population in 2023.

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7Net migration rate for Japan in 2023 is -0.22 migrant(s) per 1,000 population.

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8Life expectancy at birth for males in Japan is 81.5 years as of 2023.

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9Life expectancy at birth for females in Japan is 87.6 years as of 2023.

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10Japan's sex ratio at birth is 1.06 males per female as of 2023.

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11The age dependency ratio in Japan is 68.9% as of 2023.

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12Japan's population growth rate is -0.53% annually as of 2023.

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13Number of births in Japan in 2022 was 770,747.

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14Number of deaths in Japan in 2022 was 1,590,503.

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15Infant mortality rate is 1.9 deaths per 1,000 live births as of 2023.

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1628.4% of Japan's population lives in Tokyo prefecture and surrounding areas as of 2023.

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17Ethnic Japanese make up 97.9% of the population as of 2023.

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18Foreign residents in Japan number 2,887,116 as of 2023.

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19The youth population (0-14 years) is 11.6% as of 2023.

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20Working-age population (15-64) is 59.4% as of 2023.

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21Elderly population (65+) is 29.1% as of 2023.

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22Average household size in Japan is 2.25 persons as of 2022.

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23Single-person households account for 38.2% as of 2022.

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24Marriage rate in 2022 was 4.1 per 1,000 population.

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25Divorce rate in 2022 was 1.57 per 1,000 population.

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26Population of Tokyo metropolis is 14,056,196 as of 2023.

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27Osaka prefecture population is 8,778,000 as of 2023.

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28Nagoya city population is 2,327,557 as of 2023.

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29Japan's overseas Japanese population is about 1.3 million as of 2023.

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30Hiroshima prefecture population is 2,727,000 as of 2023.

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Demographics Interpretation

Japan stands as a nation of serene, superannuated city-dwellers, where the streets are densely packed yet the cradles are nearly empty, creating a society that is living impressively long while gently fading away.

Economy

1Japan's GDP nominal in 2023 was 4.21 trillion USD, making it the world's 4th largest economy.

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2GDP per capita in Japan was 33,834 USD in 2023.

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3GDP growth rate was 1.9% in 2023.

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4Unemployment rate in Japan was 2.6% in 2023.

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5Public debt to GDP ratio is 255% as of 2023.

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6Inflation rate (CPI) was 3.2% in 2023.

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7Exports of goods and services were 18.9% of GDP in 2022.

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8Imports of goods and services were 19.4% of GDP in 2022.

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9Current account balance was 3.5% of GDP in 2023.

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10Corporate tax rate in Japan is 30.62% as of 2023.

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11Labor force participation rate is 62.4% as of 2023.

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12Average annual wages are 4,550,000 JPY (about 30,000 USD) as of 2022.

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13Manufacturing sector contributes 20.8% to GDP in 2022.

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14Services sector contributes 69.9% to GDP in 2022.

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15Agriculture sector contributes 1.1% to GDP in 2022.

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16Stock market capitalization is 6.8 trillion USD as of 2023.

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17Foreign direct investment inflow was 38.7 billion USD in 2022.

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18Tourism revenue was 4.8 trillion JPY in 2023.

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19Automobile exports value was 17.1 trillion JPY in 2023.

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20Semiconductor exports were 2.5 trillion JPY in 2023.

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21Yen exchange rate averaged 140.5 per USD in 2023.

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22Household saving rate is 5.1% as of 2023.

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23Bank lending rate is 0.5% as of 2023.

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24Government budget balance is -5.2% of GDP in 2023.

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25Energy import dependency is 90.9% as of 2022.

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26Patent applications filed: 289,700 in 2022.

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27Nikkei 225 average closing index was 33,464 in 2023.

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28Total exports value: 100.2 trillion JPY in FY2023.

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29Total imports value: 118.5 trillion JPY in FY2023.

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Economy Interpretation

Japan, the world's fourth-largest economy, operates like a masterful but deeply indebted innovator, where everyone has a job, manufacturing still hums, and corporate taxes fund a government that spends far more than it earns, all while relying on nearly everyone else for its energy.

Geography and Environment

1Japan's land area is 377,975 square kilometers.

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2Coastline length is 29,751 kilometers.

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3Highest point is Mount Fuji at 3,776 meters.

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4Lowest point is Hachiro-gata -4 meters.

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5Arable land is 11.6% of total land area as of 2021.

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6Forest area covers 68.5% of land as of 2020.

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7Annual precipitation average is 1,668 mm.

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8Average annual temperature is 11.0°C nationwide.

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9Number of active volcanoes: 111.

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10Earthquake frequency: over 1,500 perceptible annually.

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11Typhoons affecting Japan: average 3 per year.

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12Renewable energy share in electricity: 22.7% in 2022.

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13CO2 emissions: 1,056 million metric tons in 2022.

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14Protected areas cover 29.9% of land territory as of 2022.

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15Freshwater withdrawal: 79 billion cubic meters per year.

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16Major rivers: Shinano River 367 km long.

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17Largest lake: Lake Biwa 670 km².

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18Island count: over 6,800 islands.

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19Sea area under national jurisdiction: 4.47 million km².

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20Air pollution PM2.5 concentration: 10.5 µg/m³ in 2022.

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21Forest carbon stock: 2.6 billion metric tons in 2020.

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22Endangered species: 2,391 as of 2023.

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23Annual deforestation rate: -0.02% from 2015-2020.

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24Tsunami-prone coastline: 40% of total.

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25Geothermal power potential: 23,000 MW.

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26Wind power installed capacity: 5.1 GW as of 2023.

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27Solar PV installed capacity: 98 GW as of 2023.

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28Hokkaido island area: 83,424 km².

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29Honshu island area: 227,960 km².

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30Kyushu island area: 36,782 km².

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31Shikoku island area: 18,803 km².

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32Okinawa prefecture area: 2,281 km².

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Geography and Environment Interpretation

Japan is a nation of dramatic extremes and resilient contrasts, where ancient forests and volatile geology coexist with a densely packed society that is precariously perched on a breathtakingly beautiful, yet alarmingly active, slice of the planet.

Health and Education

1Life expectancy at birth overall is 84.6 years as of 2023.

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2Infant mortality rate is 1.8 per 1,000 live births in 2022.

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3Physicians density: 2.59 per 1,000 people as of 2021.

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4Hospital beds per 1,000 people: 13.1 as of 2021.

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5Health expenditure as % of GDP: 11.5% in 2022.

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6Obesity rate (BMI>30) among adults: 4.3% as of 2022.

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7Suicide rate: 14.1 per 100,000 in 2022.

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8Cancer incidence rate: 287.2 per 100,000 in 2022.

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9COVID-19 vaccination rate: 80.4% fully vaccinated as of 2023.

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10Tobacco use among adults: 16.7% as of 2022.

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11PISA mathematics score average: 536 in 2022.

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12PISA reading score average: 516 in 2022.

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13PISA science score average: 547 in 2022.

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14Tertiary education attainment (25-34 years): 63.4% as of 2022.

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15Education expenditure as % of GDP: 3.5% in 2021.

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16Student-teacher ratio primary: 16.9 as of 2021.

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17Literacy rate adult: 99% as of 2023.

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18Government expenditure on education: 3.6% of GDP in 2022.

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19Mental health disorders prevalence: 5.3% as of 2022.

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20Diabetes prevalence among adults: 7.9% in 2022.

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21Vaccination coverage DTP3: 97% in 2022.

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22Average years of schooling: 12.8 years as of 2023.

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23School enrollment secondary (% gross): 98.8% in 2021.

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24Mean years of schooling: 12.7 years for adults 25+.

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25HIV prevalence: <0.1% as of 2022.

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26Maternal mortality ratio: 4 per 100,000 live births.

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27Under-5 mortality rate: 2.1 per 1,000 live births.

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28Access to improved sanitation: 100% as of 2022.

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29Access to improved drinking water: 100% as of 2022.

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Health and Education Interpretation

Japan's exceptional longevity, low infant mortality, and stellar education scores paint a picture of a society meticulously engineered for a long and learned life, yet its comparatively low health spending, high suicide rate, and sparse physicians hint at a system achieving remarkable efficiency but perhaps straining under its own quiet pressures.

Technology and Infrastructure

1R&D expenditure as % of GDP: 3.3% in 2022.

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2Number of patents granted: 289,700 resident filings in 2022.

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3Internet users: 94.7% of population as of 2023.

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4Mobile cellular subscriptions: 153 per 100 people in 2023.

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5Broadband subscriptions: 33.5 per 100 people in 2023.

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6Shinkansen high-speed rail network: 3,041 km as of 2023.

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7Total railway track length: 27,311 km in 2022.

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8Paved road length: 1,218,772 km as of 2022.

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9Vehicle ownership: 595 per 1,000 people in 2022.

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10Air transport passengers carried: 179 million in 2023.

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11Robot density in manufacturing: 399 per 10,000 employees in 2022.

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125G base stations: over 70,000 as of 2023.

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13Semiconductor production value: 15.6 trillion JPY in 2023.

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14EV sales share: 2.2% in 2023.

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15Nuclear power plants operational: 10 reactors as of 2023.

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16Cultural heritage sites UNESCO: 25 as of 2023.

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17Annual inbound tourists: 25 million in 2023.

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18Traditional crafts certified: 241 as of 2023.

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19Anime industry market size: 2.9 trillion JPY in 2023.

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20Sumo wrestlers professional: about 700 active as of 2023.

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21Tea production: 83,000 tons green tea in 2022.

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22Sake production: 360,000 kiloliters in 2022.

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23Nobel laureates from Japan: 29 as of 2023.

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24Olympic medals all-time: 497 as of 2023.

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25Haneda Airport passengers: 85 million in 2023.

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26Narita Airport passengers: 38 million in 2023.

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Technology and Infrastructure Interpretation

Japan, a nation that diligently files nearly 300,000 patents and invests heavily in robots, 5G, and semiconductors, still masterfully reserves bandwidth in its national soul for perfecting a cup of tea, a barrel of sake, and a centuries-old throw in the sumo ring.

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city.nagoya.jp
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MOFA
mofa.go.jp
mofa.go.jp
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PREF
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pref.hiroshima.lg.jp
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IMF
imf.org
imf.org
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DATA
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data.oecd.org
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TAXFOUNDATION
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taxfoundation.org
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JNTO
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jnto.go.jp
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JAMA
jama.or.jp
jama.or.jp
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METI
meti.go.jp
meti.go.jp
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BOJ
boj.or.jp
boj.or.jp
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ENECHO
enecho.meti.go.jp
enecho.meti.go.jp
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JPO
jpo.go.jp
jpo.go.jp
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INDEXES
indexes.nikkei.co.jp
indexes.nikkei.co.jp
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CUSTOMS
customs.go.jp
customs.go.jp
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GSI
gsi.go.jp
gsi.go.jp
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JMA
jma.go.jp
jma.go.jp

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DATA
data.jma.go.jp
data.jma.go.jp
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GBANK
gbank.gsj.jp
gbank.gsj.jp
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IEA
iea.org
iea.org
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PROTECTEDPLANET
protectedplanet.net
protectedplanet.net
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PREF
pref.shiga.lg.jp
pref.shiga.lg.jp
Reference 31
MLIT
mlit.go.jp
mlit.go.jp
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IQAIR
iqair.com
iqair.com
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IUCNREDLIST
iucnredlist.org
iucnredlist.org
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NEDO
nedo.go.jp
nedo.go.jp
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GWEA
gwea.net
gwea.net
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PREF
pref.hokkaido.lg.jp
pref.hokkaido.lg.jp
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PREF
pref.okinawa.jp
pref.okinawa.jp
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DATA
data.unicef.org
data.unicef.org
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DATA
data.who.int
data.who.int
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GCO
gco.iarc.who.int
gco.iarc.who.int
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OURWORLDINDATA
ourworldindata.org
ourworldindata.org
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OECD
oecd.org
oecd.org
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BARROLEE
barrolee.com
barrolee.com
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HDR
hdr.undp.org
hdr.undp.org
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WIPO
wipo.int
wipo.int
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DATAREPORTAL
datareportal.com
datareportal.com
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GLOBAL
global.jr-central.co.jp
global.jr-central.co.jp
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STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 49
IFR
ifr.org
ifr.org
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NTTDOCOMO
nttdocomo.co.jp
nttdocomo.co.jp
Reference 51
SEMICONJAPAN
semiconjapan.org
semiconjapan.org
Reference 52
EV-VOLUMES
ev-volumes.com
ev-volumes.com
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WORLD-NUCLEAR
world-nuclear.org
world-nuclear.org
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WHC
whc.unesco.org
whc.unesco.org
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KOGEIJAPAN
kogeijapan.com
kogeijapan.com
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AJAJ
ajaj.or.jp
ajaj.or.jp
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JAPAN-SUMOTOUR
japan-sumotour.com
japan-sumotour.com
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MAFF
maff.go.jp
maff.go.jp
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JNSA
jnsa.or.jp
jnsa.or.jp
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NOBELPRIZE
nobelprize.org
nobelprize.org
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OLYMPICS
olympics.com
olympics.com
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HANEDA-TOKYO-ACCESS
haneda-tokyo-access.com
haneda-tokyo-access.com
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NARITA-AIRPORT
narita-airport.jp
narita-airport.jp