The Tokyo Marathon, first held in 2007, has become one of the most popular marathons in the world, with over 30,000 runners participating each year.
Japanese automakers have been leaders in developing autonomous driving technologies, with several companies investing heavily in research and development in this area.
Tennis is also popular in Japan, with several Japanese players competing at the highest level of the sport, including Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori.