Countries that border Japan
Japan shares no land borders — it is an island or has only a sea boundary. Explore its shape, flag and capital in the daily game.
Japan shares no land borders with any country — it is an island or otherwise has only a sea boundary.
🌍 Play the country shape quiz →Key facts about Japan
- CapitalTokyo
- RegionEastern Asia
- Land borders0
- Area377,930 km²
- Population123,210,000
- ISO codeJP
Learning Japan on the map
Knowing which countries border Japan is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Japan and its region yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Japan?
Japan has no land borders — it is surrounded by water.
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.