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

Niigata is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its delicious seafood, sake, and snow festivals.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, originally scheduled for 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are set to take place in 2021.