Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most famous and influential anime directors of all time, has created many classic anime films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.

Takoyaki, a dish made with small balls of batter filled with chopped octopus, is a popular Japanese street food.

The sika deer is a common species of deer found throughout Japan, and is considered sacred in Japanese Shintoism.