The Japanese men's national basketball team has competed in several Olympic Games and has produced several NBA players, including Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe.

Soccer, or football, is a popular sport in Japan and the country has a professional soccer league with 18 teams.

Cowboy Bebop, created by Shinichiro Watanabe in 1998, is a popular anime series that blends science fiction, film noir, and jazz music to create a unique and memorable atmosphere.