Basketball is growing in popularity in Japan, with several professional teams and the national team competing at the highest level.

Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, is one of the most famous anime studios in the world and is known for producing critically acclaimed films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

The Sony PlayStation, first introduced in 1994, revolutionized the video game industry and introduced many classic games and franchises.