The Showa period, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was marked by Japan's militarism and involvement in World War II.

Japan's economic miracle in the post-war period saw rapid economic growth and development, making it one of the world's leading economies.

Mobile Suit Gundam, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979, is a popular anime series that helped to popularize the mecha genre of anime, which features giant robots.