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

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, created by Nagaru Tanigawa in 2003, is a popular light novel series and anime that explores themes of existentialism, time travel, and alternate realities.

The Meiji Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and is located in a peaceful forested area in the heart of Tokyo.