total area: 377,812 sq km 
extension: approx. 3000 km 
islands: roughly 7000
latitudes: 20°25'N to 45°33', 35°40' in Tokyo
comparative area: slightly smaller than California

Since Japan extends a long distance from south to north, it varies from subtropical to subarctic. Average temparature in Tokyo is 5.2 °C in January while 27.1 °C in August.
Seasonal conditions (in Tokyo area):

• sometimes snow in winter
• mild in spring
• rainy in June to July (baiu)
• humid and hot in summer 
• typhoon in Septemer to October
• cool in autumnPopulation: 

  125,034 thousands (Oct. 1994)

  Life expectancy at birth: 

  total population: 79.31 years 
  male: 76.47 years 
  female: 82.28 years (1994 est.)

  Currency: 

  yen (¥)