Yamagata is a city located in northern Japan, and is known for its beautiful scenery, hot springs, and delicious cherries.

Miso soup, a soup made with fermented soybean paste, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served as a side dish.

Akira, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo in 1988, is a classic anime film that helped to popularize the cyberpunk genre of science fiction.