Japanese automakers are known for their strong focus on safety and have been leaders in developing new safety technologies such as automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning systems.

Japanese automakers are known for their high-quality vehicles, with many Japanese models consistently ranking at the top of reliability and customer satisfaction surveys.

Japan's victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was the first time an Asian power had defeated a European power in a modern war.