Osaka is Japan's third-largest city and a major commercial and industrial hub, with a population of over 19 million people in the greater Osaka area.

Astro Boy, created by Osamu Tezuka in 1963, is considered the first modern anime and helped to popularize the genre both in Japan and around the world.

The vending machine, which has been in use in Japan since the early 20th century, offers a wide range of products, from drinks and snacks to clothing and electronics.