The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, created by Nagaru Tanigawa in 2003, is a popular light novel series and anime that explores themes of existentialism, time travel, and alternate realities.

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 rice cooker, invented in the 1950s, has made cooking rice faster and more convenient for households worldwide.