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.

The Allied occupation of Japan following World War II brought about major political and social changes, including the drafting of a new constitution and the abolition of the samurai class.

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