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

The Hells of Beppu in Beppu, a city on the island of Kyushu, are a series of hot springs that are too hot for bathing, but are a unique and interesting sight to see.

In Japan, there is a hotel that is staffed entirely by robots, from the receptionist to the cleaning crew.