Square Miles: 149,898 square miles (374,744 sq.km)

Borders: none

Coastline: 17,850 miles (29,751km)

Terrain: Japan is made up of four main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous. Japan has several active, as well as many dormant. volcanoes.