Japan is home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic monuments of ancient Kyoto and the island of Itsukushima Shrine.

One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda in 1997, is a popular manga and anime series that follows the adventures of a group of pirates as they search for the ultimate treasure.

The airbag, which was co-invented by Yasuzaburo Kobori and Allen K. Breed in the 1980s, has become a standard safety feature in automobiles worldwide.