The Shinkansen, or bullet train, is a popular mode of transportation for tourists in Japan, and travels at speeds of up to 320 km/h (200 mph).

The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan and is the third most traded currency in the world, after the US dollar and the euro.

The Heian period, which lasted from the 8th to the 12th century, was a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Japan.