Japan is the only highly developed country in Asia, and the others, South Korea, Singapore and Israel, are only developed countries (as of February 20, 2019).

Japan is a highly developed capitalist country and the third largest economy in the world.

It is resource-scarce and extremely dependent on imports, and its developed manufacturing industry is the main pillar of the national economy.

Scientific research, aerospace, manufacturing, and education levels all rank among the best in the world.

In addition, the cultural industries led by the animation and game industries and the developed tourism industry are also important symbols.

Japan is a model for the world in many aspects such as environmental protection and resource utilization. Its citizens generally have good education, extremely high living standards and national quality.

Extended information: Comprehensive HDIVH United Nations Development Program Human Development Index Countries; WBHIE World Bank High-Income Economies; IMFAE International Monetary Fund Advanced Economies; CIAAE Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Advanced Economies. According to these criteria,

There are ***31 developed countries in the world, namely: 1. Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Spain, Portugal

, Greece, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Malta, Cyprus.

2. North America: United States, Canada.

3. Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.

4. Asia: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Israel.

Among the above developed countries or regions, the five with the lowest per capita GDP are Slovakia, Greece, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Slovenia, with per capita GDP between 17,664 and 23,654 US dollars (2017, IMF, current US dollars).

Large industrialized economies will be recognized as developed economies after their per capita GDP exceeds that of Greece and Slovakia.