The Muromachi period, which lasted from the 14th to the 16th century, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievement, including the development of tea ceremony and the Noh theater.

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

The rice cooker, invented in the 1950s, has made cooking rice faster and more convenient for households worldwide.