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

The earliest known Japanese animation was produced in 1907, and the first feature-length anime film was released in 1945.

Shabu-shabu, a dish made with thinly sliced beef or pork that is cooked in a hot pot, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served with various dipping sauces.