Japan is famous for its animation, or anime, and manga (comic books), which have gained popularity around the world.
The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.
During the Edo period, which lasted from the 17th to the mid-19th century, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate and experienced a period of peace and stability.
