Sapporo is the largest city on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and is known for its winter sports and beer.

Japan's economic miracle in the post-war period saw rapid economic growth and development, making it one of the world's leading economies.

The airbag, which was co-invented by Yasuzaburo Kobori and Allen K. Breed in the 1980s, has become a standard safety feature in automobiles worldwide.