Wasabi, a spicy condiment made from a plant similar to horseradish, is often served with sushi and other Japanese dishes.
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.
Japan's isolationist policy during the Edo period limited contact with the outside world but allowed for the development of unique cultural practices and traditions.
