The Walkman, invented by Sony in 1979, revolutionized personal music listening by allowing users to listen to music on the go.

The Muromachi period, which lasted from the 14th to the 16th century, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement, including the development of tea ceremony and the Noh theater.

The Japanese Olympic Committee was founded in 1911 and Japan has participated in every Summer Olympic Games since 1912.