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

The Muromachi period, which lasted from the 14th to the 16th century, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement, including the development of tea ceremony and the Noh theater.

Sumo wrestling is a traditional Japanese sport that has been practiced for over 1,500 years and is still popular today.