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

In Japan, there is a tradition of eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve to bring good luck.

Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto in 1999, is a popular manga and anime series that follows the adventures of a young ninja as he strives to become the strongest ninja in his village.