Sushi, a dish made with vinegared rice and various fillings such as raw fish or vegetables, is one of the most famous Japanese foods and has become popular around the world.

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and is a moving tribute to the power of peace and reconciliation.

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