Hiroshima is a historic city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its Peace Memorial Park and Museum, dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing.

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 electric guitar, invented by Fujigen Gakki in the 1950s, has become a staple instrument in popular music worldwide.