Latitude and Longitude of Japan

Latitude
35.6895°
N
Longitude
139.6917°
E

35° 41' 22.2" N, 139° 41' 30.2" E

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Located in East Asia, Japan is situated in the Northern Hemisphere and lies to the east of the Asian continent. It is an archipelago consisting of four main islands and numerous smaller ones, shaped like a long arc extending from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean, with neighboring regions including Korea and Russia. Individuals may seek out Japan's coordinates for various applications such as geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. Accurate coordinates are essential for time-zone planning and understanding regional differences, particularly given Japan's unique position across the 135°E longitude line.

Major Cities in Japan

CityLatitudeLongitudePopulation
Tokyo35.689500139.6917109,733,276
Yokohama35.433330139.6500003,777,491
Osaka34.693790135.5010702,753,862
Nagoya35.181470136.9064102,332,176
Sapporo43.066670141.3500001,973,832
Fukuoka33.600000130.4166701,612,392
Kawasaki35.520560139.7172201,538,262
Kobe34.691300135.1830001,525,152
Kyoto35.021070135.7538501,463,723
Saitama35.908070139.6565701,324,854
Hiroshima34.400000132.4500001,200,754
Sendai38.266670140.8666701,096,704
Chiba35.600000140.116670979,768
Kitakyushu33.851810130.850340940,978
Setagaya35.641880139.647150940,071
Sakai34.582160135.466530826,161
Niigata37.922590139.041250797,591
Hamamatsu34.700000137.733330791,707
Ōta35.561260139.716050748,081
Kumamoto32.805890130.691810738,907

Frequently Asked Questions

In which continent and hemisphere is Japan located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?

Japan is located in Asia, specifically in the Northern Hemisphere. Its coordinates, approximately 35.69° N latitude and 139.69° E longitude, can be read as the geographic position north of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian.

What is Japan's time zone, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?

Japan operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. The longitudinal span of the country means that there are slight variations in local time across the islands, but the entire nation adheres to this single time zone.

How can I find specific cities or regions within Japan using the country page?

To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Japan, use the search feature on the country page to enter the name of the city or area. The coordinates will help you locate it accurately on a map.

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