Below are some of the animals that are native to Japan.

When someone thinks of famous Japanese flowers and plants, perhaps the two things that will probably spring to mind are Sakura (cherry blossoms) and bonsai trees. These two things have become synonymous with Japan, and are famous around the world.

We pick some of the key plants to grow in a Japanese garden, below.

• Hakonechloa. Hakonechloa macra.
• Quince. Cydonia oblonga.
• Rhododendrons. Azalea ‘Rosebud’
• Araiostegia parvipinnata. Araiostegia parvipinnata.
• Cherries. Prunus ‘Pink Shell’
• Japanese maples. Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’
• Wisteria.
• Peonies.

• Red-Crowned Crane. The red-crowned crane is a large crane known is as a symbol of luck and longevity in some parts of the world.
• Ussuri Black Bear.
• Stellar’s Sea Lion.
• 7. Japanese Pond Turtle.
• Green Pheasant.
• 5. Japanese giant salamander.
• Sika Deer.
• 3. Japanese Macaque.

Rice is by far the most important crop in Japan and planted on the best agricultural land. Other crops grown in Japan include soybeans, wheat, barley, and a large variety of fruit and vegetables.

“Fuyu” is a type of sweet persimmon which comes in season from late October. The flesh is soft, juicy and very sweet. This is the most-produced persimmon variety in Japan.

The majority of Japanese adhere to Shintoism, a traditional Japanese religion focusing on rituals and worship at shrines. In 2017, around 70 percent of the total population of Japan participated in Shinto practices. Closely behind is Buddhism, with more than 69 percent of the population adhering to its practices.

Religion in China

• The main religions in China are Buddhism, Chinese folklore, Taoism and Confucianism among many others.
• Abrahamic religions are also practised.
• There are three main existing branches of buddhism: Han Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Theravada.