Karashi, a type of spicy mustard, is often served as a condiment with Japanese dishes such as sushi and grilled meat.
Japan's surrender in World War II was announced on August 15, 1945, and marked the end of the war in the Pacific.
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.
