The population of Japan is over 126 million people, making it the 10th most populous country in the world.

Mount Fuji, located on Honshu island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) and is considered a sacred site.

The Showa period, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was marked by Japan's militarism and involvement in World War II.