The Japanese giant salamander is one of the world's largest amphibians and is native to Japan's freshwater rivers and streams.

Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most famous and influential anime directors of all time, has created many classic anime films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.

In Japan, there is a toilet museum that showcases the evolution of Japanese toilets and the culture surrounding them.