Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, is one of the most famous anime studios in the world and is known for producing critically acclaimed films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

Soccer, or football, is a popular sport in Japan and the country has a professional soccer league with 18 teams.

The rice cooker, invented in the 1950s, has made cooking rice faster and more convenient for households worldwide.