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This Japanese statuette of Buddha dates from the 12th century CE and the Heian Period. It was excavated at Mt. Nachi in Wakayama, Japan, and it is made of gilt bronze. (Tokyo National Museum)

An aritst's impression of three items from the unseen Japanese imperial regalia. In Japanese mythology the sun goddess Amaterasu gave her son Ninigi three gifts to aid his rule on earth: the Yasakani, a fabulous jewel...

Founded in 645 CE, Sensoji Temple is the oldest and most important Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan. It is surrounded by gardens, other temples, and the Asakusa Shinto Shrine.

This ritual stand has a lotus flower and arabesque design. It is made of gilt bronze and dates from the 12th century CE, which corresponds to the Heian era. Important cultural property. (Tokyo National Museum)

About 60 similar examples were have been unearthed in Japan, from Southern Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku region. They were made between 2500 to 500 BCE. They may have been used in rituals but the details are unknown...

A group of Japanese kamikaze pilots in May 1945, during the Second World War (1939-45). Left to right, front row: Tsutomu Hayakawa, Yukio Araki, and Takamasa Senda. Back row: Kaname Takahashi and Mitsuyoshi Takahashi.

A detail showing Japanese samurai attacking a much larger Mongol ship during the failed invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281 CE. From the Mongol Scroll, aka the 'Illustrated Account of the Mongol Invasion of Japan.'...

A Japanese Baka bomb, a self-propelled rocket guided by a kamikaze pilot during the Second World War (1939-45). The Baka bomb was taken close to its target by a mother plane and then released. Imperial War Museums, London.

A 19th century CE illustration of an archer practising the Japanese martial art of kyudo. (Library of Congress)

Japanese Food.