The Japan Open, a professional tennis tournament held annually in Tokyo, is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in Asia.

The Muromachi period, which lasted from the 14th to the 16th century, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement, including the development of tea ceremony and the Noh theater.

The Toyota Motor Corporation is the largest automaker in Japan and one of the largest in the world, producing over 10 million vehicles per year.