The Japanese men's national basketball team has competed in several Olympic Games and has produced several NBA players, including Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe.

The Japanese government has implemented various policies and incentives to promote the development and adoption of eco-friendly vehicles, such as tax breaks and subsidies.

The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.