Karaoke, a popular form of entertainment in Japan, originated in Kobe in the 1970s.

Mobile Suit Gundam, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979, is a popular anime series that helped to popularize the mecha genre of anime, which features giant robots.

Bento boxes, a type of lunchbox that contains various Japanese dishes such as rice, fish, vegetables, and meat, are a popular way to enjoy Japanese food on the go.