The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto is a peaceful and scenic destination, with towering bamboo stalks that create a serene atmosphere.
The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 and subsequent tsunami devastated Japan's northeast coast and caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Japan's recorded history dates back to the 5th century AD, when the first known emperor, Emperor Jimmu, ascended to the throne.
