Bento boxes, a type of lunchbox that contains various Japanese dishes such as rice, fish, vegetables, and meat, are a popular way to enjoy Japanese food on the go.

The first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in the 11th century by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu.

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.