The Muromachi period, which lasted from the 14th to the 16th century, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement, including the development of tea ceremony and the Noh theater.

Japanese automakers have been leaders in developing autonomous driving technologies, with several companies investing heavily in research and development in this area.

The Japanese serow is a goat-antelope native to Japan's mountainous regions, and is considered a national treasure in Japan.