Japan
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Japan, known as Nihon or Nippon (日本) in Japanese, is an island nation in East Asia. Its insular character has allowed it to develop a unique and very intricate culture, while its closeness to other ancient East Asian cultures, in particular China, has left lasting influence. Despite belonging to a nation long at war, Japan's people have always placed emphasis on inner balance, tranquility and natural beauty.
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Currency
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- Japanese
Language
Japanese - Time zones
UTC+9 · UTC+8
UTC+9 · UTC+8- Power plugs
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Power plugs
Type A, B · 100 V - Getting around
Drive on the left
Drive on the left
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Capital: Tokyo · Calling code: +81
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