The Japanese dormouse is a small nocturnal rodent that is endemic to Japan and is known for its long, bushy tail.

Shonen Jump, a weekly manga magazine published by Shueisha, has been a major influence on the development of anime and manga culture in Japan, and has produced many popular anime series such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto.

In Japan, there is a tradition of eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve to bring good luck.