Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake made with various ingredients such as vegetables, meat, and seafood, is a popular Japanese comfort food.

The Japanese women's national soccer team, also known as the Nadeshiko Japan, won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011 and has been a dominant force in women's soccer.

Japanese automakers are known for their innovative and efficient manufacturing processes, including the "lean production" system pioneered by Toyota.