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.

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), invented by Nintendo in 1985, revolutionized the video game industry and introduced many classic games and characters.

Golf is a popular leisure activity in Japan, and the country has produced several successful professional golfers such as Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Ishikawa.