11/02/2023
The Russian word "Japan" is an exonym, it came to Russian, presumably, from the German language (from German Japan), although the vocalism is more in line with the French Japon[17], which is more reliable. "Iaponia" is mentioned by John Uzhevich in "Slovenian Grammar" (1643)[18].
From the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II, Japan's full name was Dai Nippon Teikoku (大日本帝國), meaning the Great Empire of Japan. Now the official name of the country is "Nihon koku" or "Nippon koku" (日本国). The Japanese themselves call the country "Nippon" listen (inf.) or "Nihon" listen (inf.), both are written with kanji (日本). The former is often used as an official one, such as on yen, postage stamps, and in the names of many sporting events. "Nihon" is commonly used in everyday life. The Japanese call themselves Nihonjin (日本人) and their language Nihongo (日本語).