Japan

Practical information

Time difference with France (summer/winter): + 7hr / + 8hr
Office opening hours: 9.00 / 18.00
Weekly closing: Saturday/Sunday
Phone number: + 813 6809 1650

Facts and economic indicators

Population 2014: 127 million
Official language: Japanese
Usual language (for brochures): Japanese
Political system: Democracy

Currency: yen (JPY)
Exchange rate January 2016: 1 EUR = 128 JPY
GNP 2013: US$ 4.91 trillion
Economic growth 2014: + 2,6 %
Inflation 2015: +1 %

Main industries: transport, ICT product and precision equipment, machinery & mechanical equipment, non-ferrous metals, chemicals
Imports 2014: US$ 609,28 billion
Exports 2014: US$ 524,32 billion
Principal trading partners: China, United States, South Korea