japan betThe tiny cars, or kei cars, are the most popular segment in Japan, accounting for over half of all vehicles. Nissan’s Sakura was the best-selling EV in Japan last year, with 22,926 units sold.Sunset over Kurashiki. GI15702993Getty Images. This town in southern Japan was a key rice distribution center in the Edo Period (1603-1867) thanks to a network of transport canals.