The Japanese wood pigeon, also known as the "tekura," is a species of pigeon that is native to Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive cooing call.

The Japanese giant salamander is one of the world's largest amphibians and is native to Japan's freshwater rivers and streams.

Mount Fuji, located on Honshu island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) and is considered a sacred site.