The Japanese are known for their love of vending machines, which can be found on nearly every street corner and sell everything from snacks to underwear.
The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.
The first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in the 11th century by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu.
