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

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.

Japan has a trend called "forest bathing" where people go into the woods to de-stress and improve their health.