List of Islands of Japan

List Of Islands Of Japan

The four main islands of Japan are (from North to South):

  • Hokkaido
  • Honshu, Japan's main island, with more than 80% of its population and 60% of its land area
  • Shikoku
  • Kyushu

There are also many smaller islands.

Read more about List Of Islands Of Japan:  List of Smaller Islands of Japan

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