The bullet train (Shinkansen), which began operation in 1964, was the first high-speed train system in the world and is still one of the fastest.

In Japan, there is a sport called bo-taoshi that involves two teams trying to knock down each other's pole.

The Subaru Impreza WRX, first introduced in 1992, is a high-performance rally car that has gained a devoted following among car enthusiasts.