The Shiretoko National Park in Hokkaido is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for wildlife watching, with opportunities to see brown bears and rare bird species.

The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.

The Japanese black bear is a species of bear that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive white chest patch.