The earliest known Japanese animation was produced in 1907, and the first feature-length anime film was released in 1945.

Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake made with various ingredients such as vegetables, meat, and seafood, is a popular Japanese comfort food.

Ghost in the Shell, created by Masamune Shirow in 1989, is a popular anime and manga series that explores themes of cybernetics, artificial intelligence, and the nature of humanity.