Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports in Japan, with the country hosting several major ski resorts and hosting international competitions.

The Japanese automotive industry has been impacted by changing consumer preferences, such as a growing demand for SUVs and crossover vehicles.

Studio Trigger, founded in 2011 by former Gainax employees, is a prominent anime studio known for producing visually stunning and creatively innovative anime such as Kill la Kill and Promare.