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Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands. The four largest islands are Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku, together accounting for 97% of Japan's land area.

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There a three main islands but over thousands of smaller ones.

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The country of Japan is made up of over 6 thousand islands. Four of these islands make up most of the land in the country.

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Over 3,900 islands :)

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About 400.

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