The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a large bronze statue of Buddha located in Kamakura, a historic city south of Tokyo.

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.

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.