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 Nara Park in Nara is famous for its free-roaming deer, which are considered sacred by the local people.

Matsuyama is a city located on the island of Shikoku, and is known for its historic castle, hot springs, and literary history.