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.

Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, is one of the most famous anime studios in the world and is known for producing critically acclaimed films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

Japan has a fascination with mascots, and there are thousands of them representing everything from cities to prisons.