The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.

The airbag, which was co-invented by Yasuzaburo Kobori and Allen K. Breed in the 1980s, has become a standard safety feature in automobiles worldwide.

The Japanese marten is a small carnivorous mammal that is found throughout Japan's forests and is known for its agility and speed.