Yes, there are. For example, the story of Sadako and the thousand paper cranes. Sadako was a young girl who was exposed to the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. She tried to fold a thousand paper cranes believing it would make her wish come true to get well. This story has become a symbol of peace and hope.
Another one could be the story of Hachiko. Hachiko was an Akita dog who would wait for his owner at the train station every day, even after his owner passed away. His loyalty touched the hearts of many people around the world.