The Honda Civic, first introduced in 1972, is one of the most popular and enduring Japanese cars of all time, with over 18 million units sold worldwide.

The Japanese automotive industry has been impacted by global trade tensions and economic uncertainties, with some automakers shifting production to other countries to reduce costs and diversify risks.

Astro Boy, created by Osamu Tezuka in 1963, is considered the first modern anime and helped to popularize the genre both in Japan and around the world.