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.

The art of origami, or paper folding, originated in Japan and is still practiced today.

Nagasaki is a historic city on Japan's western coast, and is known for its role in World War II and its beautiful harbor views.