The Tokyo Marathon, first held in 2007, has become one of the most popular marathons in the world, with over 30,000 runners participating each year.

The bullet train (Shinkansen), which began operation in 1964, was the first high-speed train system in the world and is still one of the fastest.

Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are a national symbol of Japan and are celebrated each spring with picnics and festivals.