Shonen Jump, a weekly manga magazine published by Shueisha, has been a major influence on the development of anime and manga culture in Japan, and has produced many popular anime series such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto.

In Japan, there is a train station that has no entrance or exit, but was built because a school used to be nearby.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata, first introduced in 1989, is a popular and affordable sports car that has won numerous awards and accolades.