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

Attack on Titan, created by Hajime Isayama in 2009, is a popular anime and manga series that takes place in a world where humanity lives in fear of giant humanoid creatures known as Titans.

Japan has more than 5 million vending machines, including ones that sell bananas, underwear, and even canned bread.