International Japan relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Japan), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Japan

Japan is a country located in East Asia. It is an archipelago made up of four main islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku) and thousands of smaller islands. It is located to the east of the Korean Peninsula and the Sea of Japan, and to the west of the Pacific Ocean.

Japan has a population of around 126 million people, making it the world's tenth most populous country. The majority of the population is of Japanese ethnicity, and the country has a homogenous society. The official language is Japanese, and the country has a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy. The current emperor of Japan is Emperor Naruhito.

Japan is a major economic power and is one of the world's largest exporters. It has a highly developed and technologically advanced economy, with a strong focus on manufacturing and technology. It is also a major player in the global automotive and electronics industries.

Japan has a long history of cultural and economic exchange with other countries in East Asia, and it is an important member of regional organizations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the East Asia Summit (EAS). It is also a member of the United Nations and other international organizations.

In terms of foreign policy, Japan has traditionally been a pacifist country and has relied on the United States for its defense. However, in recent years, Japan has sought to play a more active role in regional and global security issues, and has made efforts to expand its military capabilities.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Japan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Tokyo
Population 126 476 461
Land Area (sq km) 364 546
Main religion Shintoism, Buddhism
Life Expectancy 85 years

The influence of Japan in the World

Japan is a country with a High International Influence. It is located in place 11 in the world influence ranking. Japan's actions have a wide-ranging impact on the world and on other countries. Click here to know more !

Japan maintains contact with 108 countries. The five most intense relations Japan has are with: United States with a score of 107 550 , Germany with a score of 76 700 , United Kingdom with a score of 51 761 , China with a score of 44 811 , and Portugal with a score of 34 515 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Japan
Position Country Influence Options
1 United States 107 550
2 Germany 76 700
3 United Kingdom 51 761
4 China 44 811
5 Portugal 34 515

The closest and strained relations involving Japan worldwide

The top five closest relations from Japan are: United States with a score of 10.0 , Israel with a score of 9.93 , India with a score of 9.93 , Australia with a score of 9.93 , and Egypt with a score of 9.93 .

Top 5 closest relations of Japan
Position Country Relation Options
1 United States 10.0
2 Israel 9.9
3 India 9.9
4 Australia 9.9
5 Egypt 9.9

While, the top five strained relations from Japan are: China with a score of 0.07 , North Korea with a score of 0.14 , Russia with a score of 0.26 , Mongolia with a score of 3.14 , and Afghanistan with a score of 3.18 .

Top 5 strained relation of Japan
Position Country Relation Options
1 China 0.1
2 North Korea 0.1
3 Russia 0.3
4 Mongolia 3.1
5 Afghanistan 3.2

A summary of international relations of Japan

Of the total of 108 countries with which Japan maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 16 countries , a Good relation with 21 countries , a Neutral relation with 60 countries , a Bad relation with 8 countries and a Very bad relation with 3 countries.

Summary relations of Japan. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 16
2.Good 21
3.Neutral 60
4.Bad 8
5.Very bad 3

All the international relations of Japan

All relations of Japan
Position Country Relation Options
1 United States 10.0
2 Israel 9.9
3 India 9.9
4 Australia 9.9
5 Egypt 9.9
6 Myanmar 9.8
7 Iran 9.7
8 Poland 9.4
9 Qatar 9.2
10 European Union 9.2
11 Portugal 8.9
12 South Korea 8.5
13 Italy 8.4
14 Canada 8.4
15 Mexico 8.2
16 Saudi Arabia 8.2
17 United Kingdom 8.0
18 New Zealand 7.9
19 Pakistan 7.9
20 Germany 7.6
21 France 7.5
22 Holy See 7.5
23 Indonesia 7.3
24 Bolivia 7.2
25 Chile 7.2
26 Bangladesh 7.1
27 Malaysia 6.7
28 Honduras 6.5
29 Greece 6.5
30 Azerbaijan 6.5
31 Sweden 6.5
32 Botswana 6.5
33 Peru 6.3
34 Barbados 6.3
35 Brazil 6.2
36 Colombia 6.2
37 Ukraine 6.0
38 Latin America 6.0
39 Angola 5.9
40 Uruguay 5.8
41 Liechtenstein 5.8
42 Trinidad and Tobago 5.8
43 Brunei 5.8
44 Georgia 5.8
45 Somalia 5.7
46 Ecuador 5.7
47 Lithuania 5.7
48 Kosovo 5.7
49 Tonga 5.7
50 Oceania 5.7
51 San Marino 5.7
52 Argentina 5.7
53 Vietnam 5.7
54 Paraguay 5.7
55 Finland 5.7
56 Singapore 5.5
57 Nepal 5.5
58 South Africa 5.5
59 Iceland 5.5
60 Albania 5.5
61 Sri Lanka 5.5
62 Turkey 5.5
63 Palau 5.4
64 Guatemala 5.4
65 Mozambique 5.4
66 Croatia 5.4
67 Montenegro 5.4
68 Algeria 5.4
69 Bahrain 5.4
70 Maldives 5.4
71 Grenada 5.3
72 Nigeria 5.3
73 Djibouti 5.3
74 Spain 5.3
75 Hungary 5.3
76 Namibia 5.3
77 Denmark 5.3
78 Philippines 5.2
79 Ireland 5.2
80 Fiji 5.1
81 Ethiopia 5.1
82 Armenia 5.1
83 Palestine 5.0
84 Eswatini 5.0
85 Laos 5.0
86 East Timor 5.0
87 Timor-Leste 5.0
88 Taiwan 5.0
89 Malta 5.0
90 Belgium 4.8
91 Kenya 4.8
92 Bhutan 4.7
93 Cuba 4.6
94 Syria 4.5
95 Czech Republic 4.4
96 Serbia 4.3
97 Thailand 4.1
98 Venezuela 3.9
99 Netherlands 3.7
100 Bulgaria 3.7
101 Austria 3.6
102 Libya 3.6
103 Cambodia 3.5
104 Afghanistan 3.2
105 Mongolia 3.1
106 Russia 0.3
107 North Korea 0.1
108 China 0.1

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