Natto, a fermented soybean dish that is known for its strong odor and slimy texture, is a popular Japanese food that is often eaten for breakfast.

Japan has a popular game show called "Silent Library" where contestants have to perform challenges in a library without making any noise.

The bullet train (Shinkansen), which began operation in 1964, was the first high-speed train system in the world and is still one of the fastest.