The first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in the 11th century by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu.

Sendai is the largest city in Japan's Tohoku region, located in northeastern Japan, and is known for its cultural festivals and cuisine.

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.