The Japanese are known for their love of vending machines, which can be found on nearly every street corner and sell everything from snacks to underwear.

Akira, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo in 1988, is a classic anime film that helped to popularize the cyberpunk genre of science fiction.

The Japanese serow is a goat-antelope native to Japan's mountainous regions, and is considered a national treasure in Japan.