The Nissan GT-R, first introduced in 1969, is a high-performance sports car that has gained a cult following around the world.

Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, is one of the most famous anime studios in the world and is known for producing critically acclaimed films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

Karaoke, a popular form of entertainment in Japan, originated in Kobe in the 1970s.