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

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto is a peaceful and scenic destination, with towering bamboo stalks that create a serene atmosphere.

Mobile Suit Gundam, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979, is a popular anime series that helped to popularize the mecha genre of anime, which features giant robots.