The Miyajima Island in Hiroshima is famous for its giant torii gate that appears to float on the water at high tide, and is considered one of Japan's most scenic spots.

The rice cooker, invented in the 1950s, has made cooking rice faster and more convenient for households worldwide.

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