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 instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.

The sika deer is a common species of deer found throughout Japan, and is considered sacred in Japanese Shintoism.