The Japanese wood snipe is a small bird that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive camouflage plumage.
The Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which create a stunning tunnel-like effect.
The Allied occupation of Japan following World War II brought about major political and social changes, including the drafting of a new constitution and the abolition of the samurai class.
