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 Meiji Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and is located in a peaceful forested area in the heart of Tokyo.

The Todaiji Temple in Nara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world's largest bronze statue of Buddha.