The Heian period, which lasted from the 8th to the 12th century, was a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Japan.

Mount Fuji, located on Honshu island, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) and is considered a sacred site.

The Japanese giant salamander is one of the world's largest amphibians and is native to Japan's freshwater rivers and streams.