The electronic voting machine, first introduced in Japan in the 1990s, has improved the accuracy and efficiency of voting.
Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are a national symbol of Japan and are celebrated each spring with picnics and festivals.
The Hells of Beppu in Beppu, a city on the island of Kyushu, are a series of hot springs that are too hot for bathing, but are a unique and interesting sight to see.