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

The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.

The Japanese black bear is a species of bear that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its distinctive white chest patch.