The electronic voting machine, first introduced in Japan in the 1990s, has improved the accuracy and efficiency of voting.

Takoyaki, a dish made with small balls of batter filled with chopped octopus, is a popular Japanese street food.

Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most famous and influential anime directors of all time, has created many classic anime films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.