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

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.

In Japan, there is a cat island called Tashirojima where there are more cats than people.