The Japanese men's national basketball team has competed in several Olympic Games and has produced several NBA players, including Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe.

The vending machine, which has been in use in Japan since the early 20th century, offers a wide range of products, from drinks and snacks to clothing and electronics.

The Japanese spider crab is the largest arthropod in the world, with a leg span of up to 4 meters (13 feet).