Nagasaki is a historic city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its role in World War II and its beautiful harbor views.

Japan's recorded history dates back to the 5th century AD, when the first known emperor, Emperor Jimmu, ascended to the throne.

The bullet train (Shinkansen), which began operation in 1964, was the first high-speed train system in the world and is still one of the fastest.