Nagasaki is a historic city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its role in World War II and its beautiful harbor views.

The 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo cult shocked Japan and led to increased scrutiny of religious groups.

The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.