The instant noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958, has become a staple food item in many countries around the world.

Soccer, or football, is a popular sport in Japan and the country has a professional soccer league with 18 teams.

Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto in 1999, is a popular manga and anime series that follows the adventures of a young ninja as he strives to become the strongest ninja in his village.