Japan's surrender in World War II was announced on August 15, 1945, and marked the end of the war in the Pacific.

Mobile Suit Gundam, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979, is a popular anime series that helped to popularize the mecha genre of anime, which features giant robots.

Toyama is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its beautiful scenery, historic sites, and glass art.