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

The Meiji Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and is located in a peaceful forested area in the heart of Tokyo.

Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most famous and influential anime directors of all time, has created many classic anime films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.