The Japanese black bear is a species of bear that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive white chest patch.
The 16th century saw the rise of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who were instrumental in unifying Japan under a centralized government.
Basketball is growing in popularity in Japan, with several professional teams and the national team competing at the highest level.
