Wasabi, a spicy condiment made from a plant similar to horseradish, is often served with sushi and other Japanese dishes.
Neon Genesis Evangelion, created by Hideaki Anno in 1995, is a popular anime series that explores themes of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, and has become a cult classic.
The Japanese giant salamander is one of the world's largest amphibians and is native to Japan's freshwater rivers and streams.