The Japanese black bear is a species of bear that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive white chest patch.

Attack on Titan, created by Hajime Isayama in 2009, is a popular anime and manga series that takes place in a world where humanity lives in fear of giant humanoid creatures known as Titans.

Karaoke, a popular form of entertainment in Japan, originated in Kobe in the 1970s.