The Allied occupation of Japan following World War II brought about major political and social changes, including the drafting of a new constitution and the abolition of the samurai class.
The Japanese murrelet is a small seabird that is native to Japan's coastal waters and is known for its distinctive black and white markings.
The Japanese spider crab is the largest arthropod in the world, with a leg span of up to 4 meters (13 feet).