How many main islands does Japan have?

Japan is an island country made up of four main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Honshu is by far the largest island and includes Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Japan also includes thousands of smaller islands, including the Ryukyu Islands with Okinawa. That is why the answer “four” refers only to the main islands.

Japan has four main islands, plus many smaller islands and island groups.

Next question in Countries and capitals

Start Countries and cultures quiz More questions in Countries and capitals Go to Countries and cultures

Similar quiz questions

Countries and capitals · Normal

How many prefectures does Japan have?

Play question

Countries and capitals · Normal

What does the name “Tokyo” literally mean?

Play question

Countries and capitals · Normal

Which present-day Japanese city grew from the site of Heijō-kyō, Japan's first permanent capital?

Play question