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

The Golden Pavilion in Kyoto is a famous temple covered in gold leaf and surrounded by a tranquil pond and garden.

The Japanese women's national soccer team, also known as the Nadeshiko Japan, won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011 and has been a dominant force in women's soccer.