Karate, another martial art that originated in Japan, has also become a popular sport and is practiced by millions of people around the world.

The Japanese automotive industry has a strong focus on research and development, with many companies investing significant resources in developing new technologies and products.

Studio Trigger, founded in 2011 by former Gainax employees, is a prominent anime studio known for producing visually stunning and creatively innovative anime such as Kill la Kill and Promare.