The Japanese quail is a small game bird that is commonly raised for meat and eggs in Japan.

Miso soup, a soup made with fermented soybean paste, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served as a side dish.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, created by Nagaru Tanigawa in 2003, is a popular light novel series and anime that explores themes of existentialism, time travel, and alternate realities.