The Japanese Archipelago which forms the country of Japan extends from north to south along the eastern coast of the Eurasian Continent, the western shore of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of more than 1000 islands, including the four Main Islands (in descending order from North to South).

1. Hokkaido (Farthest North)
2. Honshu
3. Shikoku
4. Kyushu

See also

• Geography of Japan
• List of islands of Japan

Archipelagoes | Islands of Japan

일본 열도 | 日本列島 | Wyspy Japońskie