The Green Pheasant is a colorful bird found only in Japan. Males are recognized by their iridescent green plumage, long barred tail, and bright red facial skin, while females have mottled brown feathers for camouflage. Green Pheasants inhabit forests, farmland, and grasslands, feeding on seeds, berries, insects, and other small invertebrates. They are the national bird of Japan and are an important symbol of the country's wildlife.

The Japanese Macaque, also known as the Snow Monkey, is a highly adaptable primate found in the forests and mountains of Japan. Recognized by its thick gray-brown fur and pink face, it is famous for soaking in natural hot springs during the winter to stay warm. Japanese Macaques live in large social groups and feed on fruits, leaves, seeds, insects, and other plant material. They are among the northernmost-living nonhuman primates in the world.

The Japanese Marten is a small carnivorous mammal found in the forests of Japan. It is recognized by its slender body, golden-brown fur, and bushy tail. An agile climber, it feeds on small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, and berries, making it both a predator and an important seed disperser. Its adaptability allows it to thrive in a variety of forest habitats.

The Sika Deer is a graceful deer found in the forests, grasslands, and wetlands of East Asia. It is recognized by its reddish-brown coat with distinctive white spots, which are often retained throughout adulthood. Sika Deer feed on grasses, leaves, bark, and shrubs and are strong swimmers capable of crossing rivers and coastal waters. Their adaptability has allowed them to thrive in a wide range of habitats.

The Japanese Giant Salamander is one of the world's largest amphibians, found in the cool, fast-flowing mountain streams of Japan. It can grow over five feet long and feeds on fish, frogs, crustaceans, and other aquatic animals. Mostly active at night, it relies on sensitive skin to detect movement in the water. Protected as a special natural monument in Japan, the Japanese Giant Salamander is an important symbol of the country's unique wildlife.

The Iriomote Cat is a rare wild cat found only on Iriomote Island in Japan. Slightly larger than a domestic cat, it inhabits dense forests, mangroves, and coastal wetlands, feeding on birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and small mammals. With fewer than a few hundred individuals remaining, habitat loss and vehicle collisions make the Iriomote Cat one of the world's rarest wild cats.