The airbag, which was co-invented by Yasuzaburo Kobori and Allen K. Breed in the 1980s, has become a standard safety feature in automobiles worldwide.

The pocket calculator, invented by Sharp in the 1970s, made complex calculations more accessible and convenient for the average person.

Sapporo is the largest city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and is known for its winter sports and beer.