Ramen, a type of noodle soup, is another popular Japanese dish that has gained a following around the world.

The Japanese women's national soccer team, also known as the Nadeshiko Japan, won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011 and has been a dominant force in women's soccer.

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