Shonen Jump, a weekly manga magazine published by Shueisha, has been a major influence on the development of anime and manga culture in Japan, and has produced many popular anime series such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto.

The art of origami, or paper folding, originated in Japan and is still practiced today.

Japan is home to many natural hot springs, known as onsen, which are popular destinations for relaxation and rejuvenation.