Karashi, a type of spicy mustard, is often served as a condiment with Japanese dishes such as sushi and grilled meat.
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.
The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is the northernmost-living non-human primate and is famous for its habit of bathing in hot springs during the winter.