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

In Japan, there is a train station that has no entrance or exit, but was built because a school used to be nearby.

Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, is one of the most famous anime studios in the world and is known for producing critically acclaimed films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.