Is it true that Japan has over 6800 islands?

Yes, it's true. Japan is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of mainland Asia. It consists of thousands of islands, including four main islands, which are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. The total number of islands in the Japanese archipelago is estimated to be around 6852, although this number may vary slightly depending on the source.