Japan has a high life expectancy, with an average of 84 years for women and 78 years for men.

Japanese food is known for its use of umami, a savory taste that is often described as the fifth taste.

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.