Geography

How many islands are part of Japan?

About 6,852

Background

Japan is made up of about 6,852 islands. Four large islands form the main part: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Tokyo and Osaka sit on Honshu. Many smaller islands are uninhabited or only a few meters across. High-speed trains and bridges link the key islands.

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