The Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century saw the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the modernization of Japan.

The Japanese automotive industry has been impacted by demographic changes, such as an aging population and declining birth rates, which have affected demand for cars and the availability of workers.

Japan is known for its technological advancements and is home to many major electronics companies, such as Sony, Panasonic, and Toshiba.