The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the largest city in the world by population, with over 37 million people in the greater Tokyo area.

The first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in the 11th century by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu.