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

Shizuoka is a city located southwest of Tokyo, and is known for its beautiful scenery, hot springs, and tea plantations.

The Japanese night heron is a species of heron that is found throughout Japan's wetlands and is known for its distinctive long neck and beak.