The Japanese women's national soccer team, also known as the Nadeshiko Japan, won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011 and has been a dominant force in women's soccer.

Bento boxes, a type of lunchbox that contains various Japanese dishes such as rice, fish, vegetables, and meat, are a popular way to enjoy Japanese food on the go.

In Japan, there is a tradition of eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve to bring good luck.