LONDON — The way Japanese culture has shaped its unique vehicle designs is on display in an exhibition that opened Nov. 29 at the Science Museum in London.

"Japan Car" is designed to show how the "spirit and soil" of Japan is reflected in its cutting-edge car design, which has seen Japan lead the way in developing small and environmentally friendly vehicles.

A specially designed gallery in the museum has been set aside to showcase the most innovative and popular vehicles from all the major automakers.