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

Kobe is a port city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its beef, hot springs, and scenic views of the sea and mountains.

The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.