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'''Japan''' is a nation that consists of a group of islands off the eastern coast of [[Asia]].  Its capital, [[Tokyo]], is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 36 million people. Japan is divided into a total of 47 [[prefecture]]s.<ref>Demographia - 50 Largest World Metropolitan Areas Ranked:

'''Japan''' is a nation that consists of a group of islands off the eastern coast of [[Asia]].  Its capital, [[Tokyo]], is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 36 million people. Japan is divided into a total of 47 [[prefecture]]s.<ref>Demographia - 50 Largest World Metropolitan Areas Ranked:

2000 Estimates,[http://www.demographia.com/db-world-metro2000.htm]</ref>  Japan has a culture that is more masculine in nature than comparable Western countries.

2000 Estimates,[http://www.demographia.com/db-world-metro2000.htm]</ref>  Japan has a culture that is more masculine in nature than comparable Western countries.

In November 2022, Japan edged out [[China]] as the largest foreign owner of [[U.S.]] debt, when Japan increased its holding to held $1.08 trillion in Treasury securities.

In November 2022, Japan edged out [[China]] as the largest foreign owner of [[U.S.]] debt, when Japan increased its holding to held $1.08 trillion in Treasury securities.