The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan and is the third most traded currency in the world, after the US dollar and the euro.

The Japanese automotive industry has been impacted by global trade tensions and economic uncertainties, with some automakers shifting production to other countries to reduce costs and diversify risks.

The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.