The first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji, was written in Japan in the 11th century by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu.

The Toyota Camry, first introduced in 1982, is one of the best-selling cars in the world and has been manufactured in several countries, including the United States.

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