Japanese automakers have been leaders in developing autonomous driving technologies, with several companies investing heavily in research and development in this area.

Tonkatsu, a dish made with breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served with rice and a side of shredded cabbage.

The compact disc (CD) was co-invented by Philips and Sony in the 1980s and has since replaced vinyl records as the primary means of music storage.