The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is the northernmost-living non-human primate and is famous for its habit of bathing in hot springs during the winter.

The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan and is the third most traded currency in the world, after the US dollar and the euro.

The Heian period, which lasted from the 8th to the 12th century, was a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Japan.