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 the 12th century, the samurai class emerged in Japan, with warriors serving as protectors for the aristocracy.

Karate, another martial art that originated in Japan, has also become a popular sport and is practiced by millions of people around the world.