Karate, another martial art that originated in Japan, has also become a popular sport and is practiced by millions of people around the world.

Akira, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo in 1988, is a classic anime film that helped to popularize the cyberpunk genre of science fiction.

The Japanese weasel is a small carnivorous mammal that is common throughout Japan and is known for its agility and ferocity.