The electronic dictionary, invented in the 1980s, has made language learning and translation more convenient and accessible.

The Japanese automotive industry is a major employer in Japan, with over 1.3 million people working in the industry.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, created by Nagaru Tanigawa in 2003, is a popular light novel series and anime that explores themes of existentialism, time travel, and alternate realities.