The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), invented by Nintendo in 1985, revolutionized the video game industry and introduced many classic games and characters.

The Shinto religion, which emphasizes the worship of nature and ancestors, is indigenous to Japan and is still practiced by many people today.

The Miyajima Island in Hiroshima is famous for its giant torii gate that appears to float on the water at high tide, and is considered one of Japan's most scenic spots.