Okayama is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its beautiful gardens, temples, and museums.

The Japanese black bear is a species of bear that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive white chest patch.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, created by Nagaru Tanigawa in 2003, is a popular light novel series and anime that explores themes of existentialism, time travel, and alternate realities.