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

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.

Japan has a trend called "kawaii," which means cute, and it's reflected in everything from fashion to food.