Map of Japan
Map of Japan
Japan is an island nation located in East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. Viewing Japan on a map helps place the country in geographic context — within Asia, the Pacific region, and the wider world.
Where Japan Is Located
Japan is located off the eastern coast of the Asian continent and consists of four main islands — Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku — along with thousands of smaller islands.
It lies east of China and the Korean Peninsula and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, and the East China Sea.
Where Japan Sits on a World Map
On a world map, Japan appears in the Northern Hemisphere along the eastern edge of Asia, extending across several degrees of latitude.
Its position has made Japan a key point in Pacific navigation, trade routes, and global cultural exchange.
Interactive Map of Japan
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Japan Coordinates
- Latitude: 36.2048° N
- Longitude: 138.2529° E
These coordinates represent the geographic centre of Japan and are commonly used for national mapping and geographic reference.
Prefectures of Japan
Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures, each with its own local government and regional identity.
Maps of Japan often show prefectural boundaries alongside major cities, transport corridors, and natural features.
Which Hemisphere Is Japan In?
- Northern Hemisphere
- Eastern Hemisphere
Japan lies entirely within the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, consistent with its position in East Asia.
The Antipode of Japan
The antipode of Japan refers to the locations on Earth directly opposite the country, passing through the planet’s centre.
Much of Japan’s antipodal region lies in the South Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of South America.
Japan Map as a Physical Print
Japan can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing island geography, prefectural divisions, coordinates, hemispheres, and antipodal relationships on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
