Mobile Suit Gundam, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979, is a popular anime series that helped to popularize the mecha genre of anime, which features giant robots.

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

Ramen, a type of noodle soup, is another popular Japanese dish that has gained a following around the world.