The Japanese automotive industry is highly export-oriented, with many Japanese vehicles being exported to markets around the world.

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.

The Japanese diet is considered to be one of the healthiest in the world, featuring a lot of fish, vegetables, and rice.