Sapporo is the largest city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and is known for its winter sports and beer.
The Japanese Olympic Committee was founded in 1911 and Japan has participated in every Summer Olympic Games since 1912.
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.
