The emoji, invented by Shigetaka Kurita in 1999, has become a popular form of communication and a ubiquitous feature of modern digital communication.

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

Japan has a theme park called Huis Ten Bosch that is a replica of a Dutch town, complete with windmills and tulips.