The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan and is the third most traded currency in the world, after the US dollar and the euro.

The Hakone Ekiden, a long-distance relay race held annually between Tokyo and Hakone, is one of the most prestigious races in Japanese college athletics.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, created by Hirohiko Araki in 1987, is a popular manga and anime series that follows the adventures of a family of warriors who possess supernatural powers.