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Japan
Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula
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Communications
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Telephones - fixed lines
Total subscriptions
59.758 million (2023 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
48 (2023 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Total subscriptions
219 million (2023 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
168 (2022 est.)
Broadcast media
a mix of public and commercial TV and radio stations; 5 national terrestrial TV networks including 1 public broadcaster; large number of radio and TV stations; satellite and cable services provide access to international channels (2023)
Internet country code
.jp
Internet users
Percent of population
87% (2023 est.)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Total
47.9 million (2023 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
39 (2023 est.)