The Japanese men's national basketball team has competed in several Olympic Games and has produced several NBA players, including Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe.

The Japanese automotive industry has been impacted by changing consumer preferences, such as a growing demand for SUVs and crossover vehicles.

The digital watch, invented by Seiko in the 1970s, revolutionized the way people tell time and made watches more convenient and accurate.