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.

The Japanese weasel is a small carnivorous mammal that is common throughout Japan and is known for its agility and ferocity.

Japan's surrender in World War II was announced on August 15, 1945, and marked the end of the war in the Pacific.