Japan has a popular game show called "Silent Library" where contestants have to perform challenges in a library without making any noise.

Ramen, a type of noodle soup, is another popular Japanese dish that has gained a following around the world.

The 16th century saw the rise of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who were instrumental in unifying Japan under a centralized government.