The sushi conveyor belt, invented in the 1950s, revolutionized the way sushi is served in restaurants and made it more accessible to the average person.
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.
Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are a national symbol of Japan and are celebrated each spring with picnics and festivals.
