The Japanese woodpecker is a species of woodpecker that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive red head.

Japan is home to many natural hot springs, known as onsen, which are popular destinations for relaxation and rejuvenation.

The 16th century saw the rise of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who were instrumental in unifying Japan under a centralized government.