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

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.

In Japan, there is a tradition of eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve to bring good luck.