The Japanese giant salamander is one of the world's largest amphibians and is native to Japan's freshwater rivers and streams.
The Japanese weasel is a small carnivorous mammal that is common throughout Japan and is known for its agility and ferocity.
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.