The 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo cult shocked Japan and led to increased scrutiny of religious groups.

Mount Fuji, located on Honshu island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) and is considered a sacred site.

The Honda Civic, first introduced in 1972, is one of the most popular and enduring Japanese cars of all time, with over 18 million units sold worldwide.