Natto, a fermented soybean dish that is known for its strong odor and slimy texture, is a popular Japanese food that is often eaten for breakfast.

The Japanese wagtail is a small bird that is found throughout Japan's rivers and streams and is known for its distinctive bobbing tail.

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.