Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the largest city in the world by population, with over 37 million people in the greater Tokyo area.

Karaoke, a popular form of entertainment in Japan, originated in Kobe in the 1970s.

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.