Natto, a fermented soybean dish that is known for its strong odor and slimy texture, is a popular Japanese food that is often eaten for breakfast.

Sword Art Online, created by Reki Kawahara in 2009, is a popular anime and light novel series that takes place in a virtual reality MMORPG world.

Japan has hosted several major international sporting events, including the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 2002 FIFA World Cup.