Yakiniku, a dish made with grilled meat and vegetables, is a popular Japanese dish that is often served in restaurants where diners cook the meat themselves at the table.

The electric toilet seat, which can be heated and has various cleaning and drying functions, has become a popular feature in Japanese households.

The Showa period, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was marked by Japan's militarism and involvement in World War II.