Kobe is a port city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its beef, hot springs, and scenic views of the sea and mountains.

The Toyota Camry, first introduced in 1982, is one of the best-selling cars in the world and has been manufactured in several countries, including the United States.

Japan's victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was the first time an Asian power had defeated a European power in a modern war.