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.

In Japan, there is a hotel that is staffed entirely by robots, from the receptionist to the cleaning crew.

Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are a national symbol of Japan and are celebrated each spring with picnics and festivals.