Japan has a trend called "kawaii," which means cute, and it's reflected in everything from fashion to food.
In Japan, there is a dish called natto, which is fermented soybeans that have a strong smell and slimy texture.
Shonen Jump, a weekly manga magazine published by Shueisha, has been a major influence on the development of anime and manga culture in Japan, and has produced many popular anime series such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto.