Ultraman, the iconic Japanese superhero, is deeply connected to multiple significant locations. The character and franchise were created by Tsuburaya Productions, founded by Eiji Tsuburaya, who is often referred to as the "God of Special Effects" due to his influential work on the Godzilla series. Eiji Tsuburaya was born in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, which is recognized as his birthplace and thus indirectly linked to the origin of Ultraman. Sukagawa City has embraced this connection, forming a partnership with Tsuburaya Productions and even referring to itself as a sister city to Ultraman's fictional Land of Light​ (SciFi Japan)​​ (Japan City Tour)​.

Another crucial location is Soshigaya, a suburban area in western Tokyo. Tsuburaya Productions built its studio near Soshigaya in 1966, making this area pivotal in the production and development of the Ultraman series. Soshigaya has embraced this heritage by transforming parts of the neighborhood into Ultraman-themed attractions, such as the Ultraman Shopping Street and various statues and decorations celebrating the character​ (Japan City Tour)​.

In the fictional universe, Ultraman and his race, known as the Ultras, originate from the Land of Light in the M78 Nebula, located three million light years away from Earth. This origin story is central to the lore of Ultraman and his many kin​ (Wikipedia)​.