Tokyo is the political and economic center of Japan, and is home to the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the headquarters of many major corporations.

Japan's victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was the first time an Asian power had defeated a European power in a modern war.

The vending machine, which has been in use in Japan since the early 20th century, offers a wide range of products, from drinks and snacks to clothing and electronics.