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.

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan, and the country has a professional baseball league with 12 teams.

The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.