The Japanese flying squirrel is a small arboreal mammal that is native to Japan's forests and is known for its gliding ability.

Japan's victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was the first time an Asian power had defeated a European power in a modern war.

The Japanese night heron is a species of heron that is found throughout Japan's wetlands and is known for its distinctive long neck and beak.