The national flag of Japan is commonly known as the Hinomaru, which means “sun disc” in Japanese. It features a white rectangle with a red circle in the center, symbolizing the sun. The flag’s official name is Nisshōki, which translates to “flag of the rising sun.”
| Independent | Yes |
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| Country codes | JP, JPN (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Japan |
| Capital city | Tokyo |
| Continent | Asia |
| Member of | United Nations |
| Population | 123,951,692 (2022) |
| Total area | 377,975 km2 |
| Highest point | Mount Fuji on Honshu (3 776 m, 12 388 ft) |
| Lowest point | Hachiro-gata on Honshu (-4 m, -13 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 33,911 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Japanese yen (¥, JPY) |
| Calling code | +81 |
| Internet TLD | .jp, .みんな |