The Honda Civic, first introduced in 1972, is one of the most popular and enduring Japanese cars of all time, with over 18 million units sold worldwide.

The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.

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