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

The bullet train (Shinkansen), which began operation in 1964, was the first high-speed train system in the world and is still one of the fastest.

Japanese automakers are known for their innovative and efficient manufacturing processes, including the "lean production" system pioneered by Toyota.