The Muromachi period, which lasted from the 14th to the 16th century, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement, including the development of tea ceremony and the Noh theater.
Japan has a tradition of wrapping gifts in cloth called furoshiki, which can be reused and is more environmentally friendly.
Japan's surrender in World War II was announced on August 15, 1945, and marked the end of the war in the Pacific.
