Top 10 Most Populated Cities in Japan

Japan's urban landscape is dominated by several massive metropolitan areas. Here are the ten most populous cities in the country, based on the latest data:

1. Tokyo
2. Yokohama
3. Osaka
4. Nagoya
5. Sapporo
6. Kobe
7. Kyoto
8. Fukuoka
9. Kawasaki
10. Saitama

Tokyo, the capital, leads by a wide margin, serving as the political, economic, and cultural heart of Japan. The list reflects the concentration of population along the Pacific coast and in the Kansai region.