The Heian period, which lasted from the 8th to the 12th century, was a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Japan.
Soccer, or football, is a popular sport in Japan and the country has a professional soccer league with 18 teams.
The Hells of Beppu in Beppu, a city on the island of Kyushu, are a series of hot springs that are too hot for bathing, but are a unique and interesting sight to see.