The geographic center of Japan is located at approximately 36.205° N (Latitude) and 138.253° E (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

Business professionals use Japan mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Japan.

You can explore countries near Japan by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

Yes! Visit our Japan States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Japan.

Japan operates in UTC+09:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Japan Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

Absolutely! Our Japan interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Japan including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Japan main profile for complete business intelligence data.

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Japan's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Japan ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

Today, measured from Japan's geographic center, sunrise is at 04:50 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM, giving a day length of 14h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

Japan's geographic center is approximately 4,030 km (2,504 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 12,419 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

The antipodal point of Japan's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Mostardas, Brazil, roughly 1,020 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.

Tokyo sits approximately 142 km (88 mi) NW of Japan's geographic center. See the capital centrality card above for the full figure.