Japan is known for its technological advancements and is home to many major electronics companies, such as Sony, Panasonic, and Toshiba.

The compact disc (CD) was co-invented by Philips and Sony in the 1980s and has since replaced vinyl records as the primary means of music storage.

The Japanese night heron is a species of heron that is found throughout Japan's wetlands and is known for its distinctive long neck and beak.