Japan has hosted several major international sporting events, including the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

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.

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.