The earliest known Japanese animation was produced in 1907, and the first feature-length anime film was released in 1945.

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.

The electric toilet seat, which can be heated and has various cleaning and drying functions, has become a popular feature in Japanese households.