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Japan · JPN · East Asia

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Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

Japan is a major global economic power and a highly advanced technological nation, known for its innovation, high-quality manufacturing, and unique cultural heritage. It faces demographic challenges due to an aging population and declining birth rate, which impact its workforce and social welfare system. Geopolitically, Japan is a key ally of the United States and plays a significant role in Asian security and global trade.

Leadership

Emperor Naruhito

Emperor

GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

Economy

GDP

$4.5T

GDP per Capita

$38.0K

GDP Growth

+1.0%

Inflation

2.0%

Unemployment

2.5%

AutomotiveElectronicsMachineryChemicalsFinancial ServicesTourism

Trade

Key Exports

Motor vehiclesMachineryElectronic equipmentChemicalsIron and steel products

Key Imports

PetroleumLiquefied natural gasCoalMachineryFoodstuffsChemicals

Top Partners

ChinaUnited StatesSouth KoreaTaiwanAustralia

Headlines (8)

The New Indian Express12h ago

South Korea team latest to be bussed to wrong Asian Games venue

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The Japan Times 12h ago

Tokyo sets a new record with 34 straight days of rain

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The Straits Times12h ago

BitTorrent porn downloads bring costly surprise for users in Japan

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The Straits Times12h ago

Nagoya organisers regret Pakistan and S Korea travel mix-ups

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The Japan Times 12h ago

Japanese volleyball player comes out as gay in rare case

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The Manila Times12h ago

NBPE Announces Transaction in Own Shares

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The Manila Times13h ago

Rexel announces the success of its c. €500 million Capital Increase, without shareholders’ preferential subscription right, to partially fund the acquisition of GCG

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Moneycontrol13h ago

Toyota car sales fall for seventh straight month on China slump

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