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Which four main islands make up most of Japan’s land area?
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The four main islands that make up the vast majority of Japan’s land area are:
Honshu is the largest of these islands and is often regarded as the Japanese mainland. Together with Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, these islands form the primary landmass of the country.132