The Japanese love their Kit Kats, and there are over 300 different flavors available in Japan, including wasabi and soy sauce.

The Shiretoko National Park in Hokkaido is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for wildlife watching, with opportunities to see brown bears and rare bird species.

The Showa period, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was marked by Japan's militarism and involvement in World War II.