What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital city and seat of government of Japan, a country in Eastern Asia. Japan uses the ISO codes JP and JPN, and its international dialling code is +81. The currency in use is the Japanese yen (JPY).
For the full profile of Japan, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Japan country page. The country has an estimated population of 123,366,734 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Japan
- Capital: Tokyo
- Region: Eastern Asia
- Currency: Japanese yen (JPY)
- Calling code: +81
- Flag emoji: 🇯🇵
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
Is Tokyo the largest city in Japan?
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Tokyo?
Tokyo, like the rest of Japan, uses the Japanese yen (JPY, symbol ¥).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.