The airbag, which was co-invented by Yasuzaburo Kobori and Allen K. Breed in the 1980s, has become a standard safety feature in automobiles worldwide.

In Japan, there is a game show where contestants have to eat a meal while being interviewed by comedians who are trying to make them laugh.

Takoyaki, a dish made with small balls of batter filled with chopped octopus, is a popular Japanese street food.