The karaoke machine, which was invented by Daisuke Inoue in 1971, has become a popular form of entertainment worldwide.

Akira, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo in 1988, is a classic anime film that helped to popularize the cyberpunk genre of science fiction.

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