Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are a national symbol of Japan and are celebrated each spring with picnics and festivals.
Japan is known for its technological advancements and is home to many major electronics companies, such as Sony, Panasonic, and Toshiba.
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.
