In Japan, there is a dish called natto, which is fermented soybeans that have a strong smell and slimy texture.

The Hells of Beppu in Beppu, a city on the island of Kyushu, are a series of hot springs that are too hot for bathing, but are a unique and interesting sight to see.

The term "anime" is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the English word "animation."