This table lists languages spoken in Japan, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
6 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Japanese
|
Official
Working
|
95% · ≈ 116.3 m |
|
Ainu (China)
|
National
Minority
|
— |
|
Ainu (Japan)
|
National
Minority
|
— |
|
Central Okinawan
|
National
|
— |
|
English
|
No special status | — |
|
Korean
|
No special status | — |