The Japanese dormouse is a small nocturnal rodent that is endemic to Japan and is known for its long, bushy tail.

The sushi conveyor belt, invented in the 1950s, revolutionized the way sushi is served in restaurants and made it more accessible to the average person.

The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.