Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city and a major port city located south of Tokyo, with a population of over 3.7 million people.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, created by Nagaru Tanigawa in 2003, is a popular light novel series and anime that explores themes of existentialism, time travel, and alternate realities.

Japanese food is known for its use of umami, a savory taste that is often described as the fifth taste.