Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports in Japan, with the country hosting several major ski resorts and hosting international competitions.
Katsuobushi, a type of dried and smoked tuna that is often used to flavor dishes and is a key ingredient in dashi.
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.