Tokyo Tower is a popular tourist attraction in Tokyo that offers panoramic views of the city and is modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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.

Judo, a martial art that emphasizes throws and grappling techniques, was developed in Japan in the late 19th century and has become a popular sport around the world.