Fullmetal Alchemist, created by Hiromu Arakawa in 2001, is a popular manga and anime series that explores themes of science, magic, and the consequences of human ambition.

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan, and the country has a professional baseball league with 12 teams.

Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are a national symbol of Japan and are celebrated each spring with picnics and festivals.