Kitakyushu is a major industrial city in southwestern Japan, located on the island of Kyushu, and is known for its steel and automotive industries.
The karaoke machine, which was invented by Daisuke Inoue in 1971, has become a popular form of entertainment worldwide.
The Tokyo Marathon, first held in 2007, has become one of the most popular marathons in the world, with over 30,000 runners participating each year.
