The Japanese murrelet is a small seabird that is native to Japan's coastal waters and is known for its distinctive black and white markings.

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.

The Walkman, invented by Sony in 1979, revolutionized personal music listening by allowing users to listen to music on the go.