The Japanese language is written using three scripts: kanji (Chinese characters), hiragana, and katakana (both phonetic scripts).
The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is the northernmost-living non-human primate and is famous for its habit of bathing in hot springs during the winter.
Karashi, a type of spicy mustard, is often served as a condiment with Japanese dishes such as sushi and grilled meat.
