The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.

The Japanese spider crab is the largest arthropod in the world, with a leg span of up to 4 meters (13 feet).

Sapporo is the largest city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and is known for its winter sports and beer.