The Shinto religion, which emphasizes the worship of nature and ancestors, is indigenous to Japan and is still practiced by many people today.

The airbag, which was co-invented by Yasuzaburo Kobori and Allen K. Breed in the 1980s, has become a standard safety feature in automobiles worldwide.

The Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which create a stunning tunnel-like effect.