The Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century saw the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the modernization of Japan.

The Mongol invasions of Japan in the 13th century were repelled by a combination of strategic planning and a typhoon that destroyed the invading fleet.

The Subaru Impreza WRX, first introduced in 1992, is a high-performance rally car that has gained a devoted following among car enthusiasts.