The Japanese woodpecker is a species of woodpecker that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive red head.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, created by Nagaru Tanigawa in 2003, is a popular light novel series and anime that explores themes of existentialism, time travel, and alternate realities.

In the 12th century, the samurai class emerged in Japan, with warriors serving as protectors for the aristocracy.