Japan's victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was the first time an Asian power had defeated a European power in a modern war.

The 3D printing technology, developed by Dainippon Screen in the 1980s, has revolutionized manufacturing and made it possible to create complex objects with ease.

Japan has a highly developed public transportation system, including bullet trains (Shinkansen) that can travel up to 320 km/h (200 mph).