Karashi, a type of spicy mustard, is often served as a condiment with Japanese dishes such as sushi and grilled meat.

Astro Boy, created by Osamu Tezuka in 1963, is considered the first modern anime and helped to popularize the genre both in Japan and around the world.

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