The Japanese weasel is a small carnivorous mammal that is common throughout Japan and is known for its agility and ferocity.
The airbag, which was co-invented by Yasuzaburo Kobori and Allen K. Breed in the 1980s, has become a standard safety feature in automobiles worldwide.
Karaoke, a popular form of entertainment in Japan, originated in Kobe in the 1970s.