The Japanese giant salamander is one of the world's largest amphibians and is native to Japan's freshwater rivers and streams.

Golf is a popular leisure activity in Japan, and the country has produced several successful professional golfers such as Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Ishikawa.

The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.