The first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in the 11th century by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu.

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

Nagasaki is a historic city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its role in World War II and its beautiful harbor views.