Japan has produced several successful Olympians, including swimmer Kosuke Kitajima and figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu.

Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most famous and influential anime directors of all time, has created many classic anime films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.

The Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famous example of Japanese Buddhist architecture.