The compact disc (CD) was co-invented by Philips and Sony in the 1980s and has since replaced vinyl records as the primary means of music storage.

Katsuobushi, a type of dried and smoked tuna that is often used to flavor dishes and is a key ingredient in dashi.

The Japanese weasel is a small carnivorous mammal that is common throughout Japan and is known for its agility and ferocity.