Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most famous and influential anime directors of all time, has created many classic anime films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.

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

The population of Japan is over 126 million people, making it the 10th most populous country in the world.