Toyama is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its beautiful scenery, historic sites, and glass art.
Japan has a tradition of wrapping gifts in cloth called furoshiki, which can be reused and is more environmentally friendly.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, created by Nagaru Tanigawa in 2003, is a popular light novel series and anime that explores themes of existentialism, time travel, and alternate realities.