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

The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.

Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake made with various ingredients such as vegetables, meat, and seafood, is a popular Japanese comfort food.