Okayama is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its beautiful gardens, temples, and museums.

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto is a peaceful and scenic destination, with towering bamboo stalks that create a serene atmosphere.

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.