The Japanese women's national soccer team, also known as the Nadeshiko Japan, won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011 and has been a dominant force in women's soccer.

My Hero Academia, created by Kohei Horikoshi in 2014, is a popular manga and anime series that follows the adventures of a young boy with no superpowers who dreams of becoming a hero.

Japanese automakers have been leaders in developing electric and hybrid vehicles, with Toyota's Prius being one of the most successful examples.