Japanese food is known for its use of umami, a savory taste that is often described as the fifth taste.

The Japanese weasel is a small carnivorous mammal that is common throughout Japan and is known for its agility and ferocity.

Shonen Jump, a weekly manga magazine published by Shueisha, has been a major influence on the development of anime and manga culture in Japan, and has produced many popular anime series such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto.