The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan and is the third most traded currency in the world, after the US dollar and the euro.

The Japanese automotive industry is highly export-oriented, with many Japanese vehicles being exported to markets around the world.

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.