The Japanese macaque, a red-faced monkey, is the only primate that lives in Japan and can be found in Honshu.  There are several carnivores such as the black, brown and red bear, with several insectivores, such as the mole and shrewmouse, as well.  Weasels, otters, Japanese mink, and a several varieties of seal can be found in Japan along with rodents such as squirrels (and a variety that fly), rats and mice.  The most common deer in Japan is the Japanese deer which is small, with a coat of fur that changes with the seasons - a spotted, white coat in winter and a brown coat during the summer.

There are almost 600 species of birds in Japan with the sparrow, house swallow and the thrush being the most common ones.  Almost a fourth of all birds known to live in or near water are in Japan, such as the crane, heron, swan, duck, stork, to name a few.  Robins can be found as well as woodpecker, cuckoos, pheasants and pigeons.

Information provided by the Japanese Embassy