Japan has a tradition of wrapping gifts in cloth called furoshiki, which can be reused and is more environmentally friendly.
Natto, a fermented soybean dish that is known for its strong odor and slimy texture, is a popular Japanese food that is often eaten for breakfast.
The bullet train (Shinkansen), which began operation in 1964, was the first high-speed train system in the world and is still one of the fastest.
