Japan's victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was the first time an Asian power had defeated a European power in a modern war.

Japan has a theme park called Huis Ten Bosch that is a replica of a Dutch town, complete with windmills and tulips.

In Japan, there is a game show where contestants have to eat a meal while being interviewed by comedians who are trying to make them laugh.