Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports in Japan, with the country hosting several major ski resorts and hosting international competitions.

Osaka Castle is a famous landmark in Osaka and a popular tourist attraction, with a museum that showcases the history of the castle and the city.

The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.