The Japanese firefly is a species of firefly that is famous for its bioluminescence, and is a popular sight during the summer months.

The Showa period, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was marked by Japan's militarism and involvement in World War II.

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