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.

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan, and the country has a professional baseball league with 12 teams.

The Japanese automotive industry has a long and rich history, with many iconic cars and models that have become symbols of Japanese engineering and innovation.