Karaoke, a popular form of entertainment in Japan, originated in Kobe in the 1970s.

The rice cooker, invented in the 1950s, has made cooking rice faster and more convenient for households worldwide.

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.