The Japan national baseball team has won two World Baseball Classic championships and has been a dominant force in international baseball.

Dragon Ball, created by Akira Toriyama in 1984, is one of the most popular and influential anime franchises of all time, and has inspired numerous spin-offs, video games, and merchandise.

Sapporo is the largest city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and is known for its winter sports and beer.