The Japanese Olympic Committee was founded in 1911 and Japan has participated in every Summer Olympic Games since 1912.
Shabu-shabu, a dish made with thinly sliced beef or pork that is cooked in a hot pot, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served with various dipping sauces.
The electric guitar, invented by Fujigen Gakki in the 1950s, has become a staple instrument in popular music worldwide.