Sushi, a dish made with vinegared rice and various fillings such as raw fish or vegetables, is one of the most famous Japanese foods and has become popular around the world.

The Japanese Olympic Committee was founded in 1911 and Japan has participated in every Summer Olympic Games since 1912.

Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city and a major port city located south of Tokyo, with a population of over 3.7 million people.