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

Dragon Ball, created by Akira Toriyama in 1984, is one of the most popular and influential anime franchises of all time, and has inspired numerous spin-offs, video games, and merchandise.

Karaoke, a popular form of entertainment in Japan, originated in Kobe in the 1970s.