Kagawa Prefecture

Among Japan’s 47 prefectures, Kagawa has the smallest area at 1,875 square kilometers. That accounts for about 0.5% of Japan’s total area. The ranking continues with Osaka in second place, Tokyo in third, Okinawa in fourth, and Kanagawa in fifth.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach is a representative composer of Baroque music and is called the “Father of Music,” particularly for his complex and highly advanced contrapuntal technique. His works had a profound influence on later generations and are still widely studied today as a fundamental part of music education.

Shinsengumi

The Shinsengumi was a corps of ronin formed by the shogunate to maintain public order in Kyoto, and figures such as Kondo Isami, the early commander, and Hijikata Toshizo, the vice-commander, are particularly well known. They were active during the turbulent final years of the shogunate, carrying out policing activities and cracking down on political adversaries.

Hirobumi Ito

After the Meiji Restoration, he established the constitution, became the first Prime Minister, and served as Prime Minister four times during the Meiji era. He is also known as the figure who appeared on the old 1,000-yen banknote.

Matsushima

Japan’s Three Scenic Views are Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, home to Itsukushima Shrine; Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture, famous for the “matanozoki” (peeking through your legs) viewpoint; and Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture. These three locations came to be known as Japan’s Three Scenic Views after the Edo-period Confucian scholar Hayashi Shunsai was moved by their landscapes and recorded them in his writings.

military purpose(s)

Drones are used for a variety of purposes today, but they were originally developed for military objectives. They were first created to be used particularly for reconnaissance and surveillance. Later, as technology advanced, their applications expanded into the civilian sector, including agriculture and delivery services.

NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, commonly known as NASA, is a U.S. government agency responsible for the country’s space development and research. Its official name is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, abbreviated as NASA.

India

1st place is India, 2nd is China (the People’s Republic of China), and 3rd is the United States. At first glance, you might guess the United States, but once you hear the answer it makes sense, doesn’t it? India overtook China in 2023 to take the top spot.

Mountain Day

August 11 has been a national holiday called “Mountain Day” since 2016. It was established to encourage familiarity with mountains and a sense of gratitude for them. The date was chosen because the kanji numeral “八” resembles the shape of a mountain, and “11” looks like trees growing on a mountain.

Apollo program

The Apollo program, a space program by NASA in the United States, is the name of the plan for the first human Moon landing and crewed spaceflights. Conducted from 1961 to 1972, it achieved six crewed lunar landings and is remembered as one of the greatest accomplishments in human history.