Akira, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo in 1988, is a classic anime film that helped to popularize the cyberpunk genre of science fiction.

Niigata is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its delicious seafood, sake, and snow festivals.

Karate, another martial art that originated in Japan, has also become a popular sport and is practiced by millions of people around the world.