The Japanese automotive industry is a major employer in Japan, with over 1.3 million people working in the industry.

The Showa period, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was marked by Japan's militarism and involvement in World War II.

Mount Fuji, located on Honshu island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) and is considered a sacred site.