Japanese automakers are known for their high-quality vehicles, with many Japanese models consistently ranking at the top of reliability and customer satisfaction surveys.

The Japan Professional Football League, also known as the J.League, was founded in 1992 and has become one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in Asia.

Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most famous and influential anime directors of all time, has created many classic anime films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.