The Japanese spider crab is the largest arthropod in the world, with a leg span of up to 4 meters (13 feet).

Shabu-shabu, a dish made with thinly sliced beef or pork that is cooked in a hot pot, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served with various dipping sauces.

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.