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

The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is the northernmost-living non-human primate and is famous for its habit of bathing in hot springs during the winter.

Japan's economic miracle in the post-war period saw rapid economic growth and development, making it one of the world's leading economies.