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.

Japan has a robot that is a receptionist at a hotel, and it can speak 19 different languages.

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