Shonen Jump, a weekly manga magazine published by Shueisha, has been a major influence on the development of anime and manga culture in Japan, and has produced many popular anime series such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto.
Okayama is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its beautiful gardens, temples, and museums.
In Japan, there is a tradition of eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve to bring good luck.