The Mazda MX-5 Miata, first introduced in 1989, is a popular and affordable sports car that has won numerous awards and accolades.

The hybrid car, first introduced by Toyota in 1997, uses both gasoline and electric power to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

The Showa period, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was marked by Japan's militarism and involvement in World War II.