The bullet train (Shinkansen), which began operation in 1964, was the first high-speed train system in the world and is still one of the fastest.
The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.
The Japanese flying squirrel is a small arboreal mammal that is native to Japan's forests and is known for its gliding ability.
