In Japan, there is a dish called natto, which is fermented soybeans that have a strong smell and slimy texture.

The Walkman, invented by Sony in 1979, revolutionized personal music listening by allowing users to listen to music on the go.

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