The Olympic flame arrives at Japan’s Matsushima Air Force Base, where the Olympic cauldron will be lit. The Japanese government says the Tokyo Olympic Games will open as planned on July 24 despite current concerns over the new virus outbreak.
In This Story: Japan
Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional regions. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with more than 37.4 million residents.
Japan is a great power and a member of numerous international organizations, including the United Nations (since 1956), the OECD, and the G7. Japan is a leader in the automotive and electronics industries.