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Time
GMT + 9
Area
374,744 sq km (232,854.68 sq miles).
Population
127,288,416 (estimate 2008).
Population Density
343 per sq km.
Capital
Tokyo. Population: 35,676,000 (estimate 2007).
Language
Japanese is the sixth most spoken language in the world, with over 99% percent of the country's population using it. Dialects are used in areas, particularly in Kyoto and Osaka, but standard Japanese, based on the speech of Tokyo, has become more popular through the use of television, radio and movies.
Mobile Phone Standard
CDMA (Non-GSM)
Like South Korea, the networks of Japanese phone carriers utilize highly specialized CDMA technology. Unlocked GSM cell phones can not used there. Hence, if you are planning to visit Japan, renting a cell phone remains the most cost effect option.
Electricity & Power
Sockets
100 volts 50/60 Hz, 50Hz. Plugs used are type A and type B
Visas
To check if you need a visa to visit Japan,
please check :
www.visahq.com
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