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.
Katsuobushi, a type of dried and smoked tuna that is often used to flavor dishes and is a key ingredient in dashi.
Karaoke, a popular form of entertainment in Japan, originated in Kobe in the 1970s.
