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The 61 pages that link to Japan, each with the reason it gives.

• Katherine PatersonRelated: Paterson taught English in Japan, an experience reflected in several of her historical novels.

• Keiko AbeNarrower topic: Abe’s musical formation and early career took place in Japan.

• Regional powerBroader topic: Japan shows that regional influence can rest heavily on economic and institutional ties.

• Reynoutria japonicaBroader topic: The species was named for Japan, one of its native-range countries.

• Samuel WanjiruRelated: Wanjiru moved to Japan as a teenager and developed his racing career there.

• SciadopitysBroader topic: Wild populations of the living species are native to Japan.

• Senkaku IslandsRelated: Japan maintains administrative control and rejects the rival sovereignty claims.

• Sika deerBroader topic: Japan holds several well-known sika deer populations, including the deer of Nara.

• Xu FuRelated: A longstanding tradition places Xu Fu’s landing and settlement in Japan.

• Yukihiro MatsumotoNarrower topic: Matsumoto developed Ruby in Japan, where its early user community first took shape.

• Zanthoxylum piperitumRelated: The name Japanese pepper reflects the plant’s deep association with Japanese cuisine.