Sapporo is the largest city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and is known for its winter sports and beer.

The pocket calculator, invented by Sharp in the 1970s, made complex calculations more accessible and convenient for the average person.

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.