The Japanese serow is a goat-antelope native to Japan's mountainous regions, and is considered a national treasure in Japan.

Matsuyama is a city located on the island of Shikoku, and is known for its historic castle, hot springs, and literary history.

Japan's victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was the first time an Asian power had defeated a European power in a modern war.