Ghost in the Shell, created by Masamune Shirow in 1989, is a popular anime and manga series that explores themes of cybernetics, artificial intelligence, and the nature of humanity.

Chiba is a city located east of Tokyo, and is known for its amusement parks, shopping, and beaches.

Japan has more than 5 million vending machines, including ones that sell bananas, underwear, and even canned bread.